My very own route!

[@quesotho1992]

TO ALL NEW CCAS, my best advice for all of you, its not a race, its a marathon, take it 1 day at a time, each day is different, just take it with ease.

[@stagm3]

Queso Tho? Yeah I’m starting to see that.......

[@lt5640]

I wish I saw this video and comment. I’m 2 weeks in and already doing 1.5 routes.

[@TEFFTPATTERN]

We need a 5 year update. I’m RCA in a rich country suburb, serving people with a bunch of money, I love it, would love to hear a 5 year+ perspective

[@augustwebb8576]

I remember watching these videos as I was going through the same processes a few months after he posted. I'm a regular now with my own route. Thanks for the vids they really helped me prepare.

[@celinesrodriguez7454]

U should try doin A day in the life video of a mail carrier 🤷🏽‍♀️ I would watch them I start my journey as a CCA next week

[@shadyville1328]

So how’s it goin as a CCA? I start my orientation tomorrow

[@shadyville1328]

Any tips?

[@brianvilla5896]

These videos are honestly the best. They helped me get through my probation. Now I can’t wait to become a regular. It’s hard at first but now it’s easy and I love it!

[@richardrichardson7972]

That's awesome, glad to hear it!

[@hannahrm]

I start as a CCA in a few weeks and you give me hope I can do this. I’m doing so much research. Thank you and congrats!

[@stephenbarusso]

You should make some more videos! I’m still here to watch!

[@jasonmorgan7996]

watched all of your videos and they were all really helpful, i was recently hired as a CCA just finished the 3-5 days with my OJI and i start on my own on monday kinda nervous but excited

[@Plane225]

Curious to hear how you ended up man!

[@Plane225]

@Jordan B I can finish the story. I worked there from January 2020 to June 2020. I quit to go full time in wedding filmmaking and I’m doing extremely well these days. As for the post office, I hated it. I worked 12 hours a day sweating my ass off or freezing my ass off walking north of 15 miles a day. No days off. I hated it.

[@Jinx-34]

I absolutely love your videos, man! They have been super helpful on helping me figure out what I want to do in life. I really hope you're willing to provide another update soon

[@SilverCali11]

Thank you for these videos. I begin orientation here in Los Angeles first week of March. Nervous.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Good luck!!

[@reidkays9109]

Richard Richardson I’m sure a lot of people would love to hear a longtime update from you as a regular, and even if covid 19 has affected regulars. I’m curious in general what time you clock in/ click out as a cca- vs established regular. Also you mention you make less as regular because of less overtime. Can you be a regular and still request to work overtime and get 10-12 hrs as a regular? I’m coming from a nigh shift job so I don’t care how many long hours I work as long as I get to sleep at night lol

[@blue99saturn]

Excellent news, Richard. Congratulations. It's a great feeling to have your own route and you'll do well on it. I've been on my route in Durham NH 03824 for over 9 years and I've gotten to know many of my postal route customers and watching their kids grow up and many other changes in the time I've been doing the route. You can stay on the route as long as you continue to work for the postal service, but do bid on other routes if you want or need a change. You do look quite professional in your carrier uniform.

[@richardrichardson7972]

i might stay on this on for quite a while!

[@blue99saturn]

@@richardrichardson7972, fantastic. You can stay on that route for your entire postal career. Keep your edit book up to date and make changes when necessary. Be consistent with your time in delivering the route. If you qualify for a special route inspection, keep good records and ask for one.

[@jennerial]

I just binge watched all your videos, thank you for making them they were VERY helpful. Congrats on your promotion :)

[@richardrichardson7972]

jennerial thanks a lot. I’m glad I was able to help you in some capacity!

[@poorkidsgameing]

Started orientation today for my cca position down here in Florida. Young, single and ready to make some money

[@brianhunt4335]

Where at in Florida?

[@aghachan355]

we miss your videos man . do you have a new . give us new . we waiti g for you .

[@kiarrahh.871]

Hello, I know it's been a while since you've posted this video. I actually watched all your usps videos and thought they were great, super informative, and encouraging, unlike other usps videos. I have 3 questions I hope you wouldn't mind answering when you can. 1) Are you still working for USPS? If not, why? 2) From the time of your orientation to the time you received your own route, did you get any pay raises? 3) What was your starting pay as a CCA, your most recent pay, or last hourly pay amount? Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences! It is so appreciated, I'm currently waiting for my fingerprints to clear before I can start training as a CCA in the Los Angeles area. I'm really excited bc I have no children or husband and loads of free time

[@richardrichardson7972]

1. Yes, I still work there! 2. I think I received 1 cost of living raise. Not sure how much it was and those don’t happen regularly 3. Unfortunately, I’m not totally sure on either. I think I started off around $19 an hour and I think I make like $25 an hour now

[@kiarrahh.871]

@richardrichardson7972 that's cool you still work there, thank you for responding!

[@lorirees4248]

Congratulations!! Very happy for you! Hope it's going well.

[@mattheus5433]

You're the best. Give us a quick update if you don't mind! I'm starting soon as CCA in the Northwest.

[@Bonjces]

Thanks for the videos man! I start the 29th

[@richardrichardson7972]

good luck!

[@3ibrahim]

Thanks for the update you’re the only person gives positive feedback and motivation to join I will be joining next week I do so me research full of negative comments all over internet kind of scary to leave current Job let’s hope and pray all will be well and cool 🤞

[@richardrichardson7972]

good luck!

[@jenniferconner5293]

This series has been very helpful. Please give us an update. Maybe a video on essential gear. shoes and such. How are things going now?

[@Onslaught444495]

Watched all your videos. They are really helpful. I haven't gone to orientation yet, but am waiting on the 10 day pause until I get the call. They said I landed it so...yea! I'm looking really forward to it!

[@richardrichardson7972]

best of luck!

[@augustwebb8576]

Thanks for keeping us updated through your progress. I'm less than 2 weeks from my 90 working days as a CCA and I'm nervous. Haha but I was told by my post Master recently that I'm going to make it, but until that day passes I'm going to be nervous. I'm looking at 2-3 years before regular ugh... You got lucky.

[@egigstertroll3521]

they are goihng to cut a route in my office and all the converted folks are 15 years younger than me heheh. small offices can be good some can be bad lol. Going to have to do a stephen king thing and rewind my years haha

[@Matthew-pv9po]

If you could tell a new CCA one thing you wish you knew going in, what would it be?

[@michaelberry530]

Thank you for posting all the videos. I am currently on the prehire list for some offices in my area, just wondering if you have any tips for footwear, uniforms, and casing mail. Thanks again Richard.

[@nicholasd3990]

Appreciate the videos. Working as a package hander currently was offered a CCA job at USPS. Although I would prefer UPS long term, I'm considering taking it because I cant afford to work part time much longer. I've been told I'll be driving soon for UPS for a long time now and am not sure what to do. Take the USPS now, or continue working at UPS, HOPING something will come my way. From what I've heard its also really hard to make full time as a UPS driver and they will disqualify you for just about anything during probation period...

[@MacGoreth]

I am a CCA, and will soon become a regular. My biggest mistake was leaving UPS. I was also a package handler for 14 months. 6 months after I left my buddy became a driver.

[@RevolverOcelot2008]

Damn one year in and making regular? I will finally be making regular next week. It has been a little over five years for me

[@richardrichardson7972]

right place right time. My office kind of sucks though. Lots of shitty routes.

[@juliusthompson9306]

we need an update! Currently a PSE MP, and use to be an ARC. Trying to figure out if I should move back home for an offered CCA position.

[@reneehaa9684]

Are u going to do anymore updates?

[@Juanscar]

Congrats. I started working for USPS last week has a PSE. I got offer CCA but decided follow the PSE.

[@MarioMarijuana357]

Got my interview next Friday... Hopefully it moves as smooth as yours did... Long Island NY

[@richardrichardson7972]

best of luck to you!

[@mikec3533]

Hey Rich congrats on the route. I’m a city carrier from Jersey bout 20 minutes from NYC. I use to prefer business also but once you do residential delivers you get know all the dogs and people and watch kids grow up pretty special job.what u described you like is the non ODL list ask ur shop steward bout tht.

[@davidmosleysr.5799]

I just excepted the position today and ready to get started!!! I was a casual many years ago and I enjoyed it and thankful to go another round as a cca, love your videos and congrats on your new route!!!

[@ccgb92]

hows it going?

[@davidmosleysr.5799]

John Miller Hi John, I’m getting my feet wet doing little pieces of routes but it’s all good. I switched offices due to the commute so I’m at a closer office but so far so good I’m in it for the long run .

[@ccgb92]

@@davidmosleysr.5799 Interesting. I was thinking about doing it but I really only want part-time hours. I've heard CCAs usually don't get part time hours.. more like 70 hrs lol. Glad you are doing well, thanks for the update

[@davidmosleysr.5799]

John Miller thanks Bro

[@richardrichardson7972]

thank you! i hope things are going well if you're still working there!

[@rchapa003]

I just became regular last year. I just got my route 2 months ago. Here in phx az

[@dioperez677]

Once you become regular they assign you 2 days off a week?

[@mp2jimmay]

We need update videos! Don’t leave us hanging, lol

[@darwinmorua8519]

Been a while. Will you do a video on being a Regular and it’s plus & minuses?

[@spiffy3106]

Congratulations on becoming a regular! If you can look into getting your CDL..I’m sure transportation is always hiring...I’m currently work in LA and our transportation is always hiring! Congrats again!

[@richardrichardson7972]

Adrian Lopez thanks a lot man. That’s actually something I’ve thought about. I’d love to be a truck driver.

[@spiffy3106]

Richard Richardson you should! Depending on your location you might start off as a PTF but you will make money and you will be a career employee so you will keep the benefits!

[@roro28818]

You are to cute 😙 I also am single and have no kids. But, I don't want to work all day everyday. My job now I'm working a lot of hours and more days. I'm tired and your video helped me decided not to take the job as a cca. So, thank you for that 🙏

[@Native2Earth]

Good job, I start on the fourth rca. Looks like there no info on rcas only ccas on KZbin. Your videos do help though to get perspective.

[@MaggieMay22]

I found a group on facebook called Rural Carrier Associate Support Group.

[@eaglelifer4617]

Great job Congrats man tomorrow is my last day of OJT then next week I start in my home office on my own

[@richardrichardson7972]

thank you! good luck in your postal career!

[@MaggieMay22]

Thanks for the info! I have done the background check and drug test. Waiting to start training to be a RCA! I have a mini van to get started in.

[@richardrichardson7972]

good luck to you!

[@QtvNOW]

Yaaayyy congratulations!!!

[@richardrichardson7972]

thank you!

[@electronicgeek6274]

@@richardrichardson7972 bro you made regular THAT QUICK

[@StreetGamester]

Congratulations brother just wanting for my orientation on 20th July

[@richardrichardson7972]

thank you! good luck to you

[@easy414]

I just took my drug test for cca, hopefully get the job.

[@richardrichardson7972]

good luck!

[@MrFinesse316]

Thank You for your service! #Postal_strong! Be safe.

[@richardrichardson7972]

thanks! you too!

[@readscapedreaming4928]

Can you do a video about what made you decide to work with USPS? Also, what kinds of research you did before and during the hiring process? Congratz on regular status!

[@sall7029]

Still don’t fully get how casings works.

[@brianhunt4335]

Hows it been going? anything to update sir?

[@jamesconnelly9055]

Well done, congratulations. I just completed carrier academy today, I have my OJI starting May 10. They hired a ton of CCAs and only a couple OJI trainers so they are backed up. I am 47 out of 56 on the relative standing list. Well they just converted 6 so I guess I'm 41 out of 50.

[@richardrichardson7972]

thanks! good luck!

[@mrgiggles7986]

Awesome!! :) Happy for you!

[@richardrichardson7972]

thanks a lot!

[@kac2868]

Richard or another USPS CCA- do you have any suggestions for the best waterproof footwear and socks to wear for all the walking during the routes?

[@reconbygod]

🇺🇸💪 Never Give Up. Never Give In. Resilience is 99.9% Success. 👍👊 Your Life & Future is Set. SAFETY FIRST. SERVICE ALWAYS. Only the Strong Survive. CONGRATULATIONS.

[@admireinspire]

I have my interview next week so hopefully I will be selected! Could you explain the process of delivery once your on the street with everything case? I assume I can just Google maps the first address of each loop but then what about packages?

[@45876]

I have been doing the warehouse and residential mixed route in the past two day and I feel like I can’t take it anymore. I don’t know what they order but all the package are over 30lbs and lots of pick up request and I usually pick up 20 huge bags of small parcels. I am a women I feel like all the physical work is overwhelming. Plus inside of LLV is hot, I rather walk under the sun then staying in that oven box.

[@starboyxxx9249]

Im at River Terrace station D.C. its pretty good

[@yanyakirevich791]

I want to know what is the correct way to clock in for a route. Is it like Press Bt, Mv street, Mv office, last 3 numbers of the zip code than the route number then swipe the card? Also how about when you came back from the route to clock out

[@admireinspire]

Hey Richard, I've done the drug test, background check, accepted then job and I just finished the criminal check. Is there a medical exam that goes along with this and do you remember if it was time sensitive the way everything else has been? I'm scheduled to go offshore and I'm scared that the 3 day time limit will mess me up.

[@Drums_strength_mobility]

You still at the post office?

[@Jcruz388]

Enjoyed your videos. How are you looking it after a year?

[@Dono916]

Thank you for updates

[@thebassfinder1]

What city is your post office in?

[@timl9883]

Finish Academy tomorrow and have my 40hrs OJI Monday and then out on my own Saturday. I am in a small office, one reg and one ptf and then me rest are RCA

[@lucas8732]

Hello, can we get an update .. are you still working for the PO ??

[@jamieshultz2712]

Are you In a small office? How is it going I start academy Monday!!!

[@DaNNyWu3]

1 year in still CCA!

[@richardrichardson7972]

keep chugging!

[@XxGlaciersOfIcexX]

How are you doing still at usps

[@chrispomaski]

How's life these days? Still working with USPS?

[@richardrichardson7972]

Still there and kickin lol

[@n8rock1]

Can you please update us on how you are doing as a PTF? I would love to hear your experience on PTF vs CCA. Wondering if your time as a PTF is better than a CCA? I know that you got your own route, but are they still forcing you to work OT or is it optional?

[@donnieb1991]

He is a regular

[@castles9517]

Update: Richard no longer works there.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Not true

[@Dylan-bk8ky]

Are you still working for usps

[@richardrichardson7972]

Yes!

[@steventran1819]

Good jobs buddy

[@richardrichardson7972]

thanks!

[@TomSmith-dt4tj]

so how is work going with the current COVID-19 situation? Hope you are safe and well.

[@harry4420]

Any updates??

[@inheavenandinhell]

Did my first shadow day today, I hope ill look back at this comment in a year and get to say I made regular just like you. Congrats, man! Thanks for the videos.

[@gadguard]

Still hanging in there?

[@inheavenandinhell]

@@gadguard For sure! It’s not that bad yet. Been doing a route then a quarter or half of another route usually. Once you start to get the hang of how streets and house numbers work it gets a bit easier.

[@gadguard]

@@inheavenandinhell Nice I've been interested in this for some reason. I'm a gas station manager and just living vicariously. Glad you're getting it my man.

[@inheavenandinhell]

@@gadguard Honestly if you already have something that pays $20/Hr or more and has a decent retirement plan I’d say stay away from it. I didn’t have any of those things so that’s why I’m working this job. Being a CCA sucks, but once you become regular that’s when things get really good and you’re set up for the future.

[@gadguard]

@@inheavenandinhellI guess I put in my time then for my job. Base is 17.50 Monday through Saturday. Before Covid it was 18 o/t per 2 weeks but now it's only 8. Free vision: dental, 401k decent health care. Only perk of the job is shitty customers and crack heads. I'm still impressed a good amount of people can't pump gas.

[@getnfit33025]

I’m the middle of the hiring process and I found your videos interesting, a big help!! Are you still employed with the usps? And what made u decide to work there? I want to go in with the mind set, and a lot of times I feel very nervous. 😕

[@richardrichardson7972]

Cherrelle yes, I still work for the USPS. The pay is what made me decide to work there or I should say start the application process to work there.

[@phusionv930]

What’s your schedule like?

[@Eagles30]

Give us an update ! Haha

[@lifeisagarden8974]

Congratulations!!! I just took the 474 assessment test, scored an 83 just not sure what the next part of the process will be...🤔 Thank you!!

[@dachkovalkov6725]

Life is a Garden congratulations on passing the test, your score it’s very good, you will be hired for sure! The next thing is, you will receive a email for interview, if you are invited for interview, that means you are hired. After the interview you will receive another email, with official job offer. You will be asked for allot of personal information, so they can do background check on you. After that you will receive email, or phone call with orientation day. It’s a very hard job, but Good Luck !!!

[@lifeisagarden8974]

@@dachkovalkov6725 thank you for the encouragement 💖

[@youngela7408]

@@dachkovalkov6725 I got a email for a interview on the 26 of this month middletown ny

[@dachkovalkov6725]

YOUNG ELA Congratulations, after the interview you will receive a email with official job offer, respond to the email ASAP, and you will get another email, about your Background, as soon as everything clear, you will get email for orientation!!! On the interview and orientation day, they may try to scare you guys, they may show you a horrible videos about dogs and stuff like that. If you really want the job, don’t listen to them. But let me tell you, it’s secure job, it pays good, but it’s HORRIBLE. They treat you like a shead!!! Good luck to you!!! 🍀🍀🍀

[@Krawllll]

@@dachkovalkov6725 I am hearing that the testing has changed, but I'm not finding much info on this. I took the Virtual Entry Assessment, and scored a 94, and was called in for a interview. Is there still a proctored test after this, or is that not the case anymore? thanks

[@xNeonStreetz]

How many packages do you deliver per day approximately ? In like busy, normal and slow days?

[@Daciadee22]

How many years did it take for you to become a Career post man?

[@dachkovalkov6725]

Dacia roll it’s different in every station, if you are lucky it can take only 6 months, or 3.5 years, depends where you work!

[@absurdseba]

Congratulations. I've seen all your videos. Deciding between CCA or College Physical Therapy Assistant program. I wanted to ask, what was your resolve when you began? Why? What is your main goal now ? Could you go into some more detail about the money? Thanks

[@maicolbaker]

What’s casing?

[@turkeypower9692]

I'm on 26 of 49 cca seniority list. I still have a long way to go

[@WilliamAlvarez86]

What do you mean 26??

[@remaxlul546]

@@WilliamAlvarez86 Meaning 26 people are ahead of her in becoming a Regular

[@Leonardo2003]

Waiting for the 204b video 😂

[@AbombOO7]

You still on the same route?

[@eddiew2325]

nah son he on a different route now

[@jamieshultz2712]

Congrats!! Are you a rca?! Or a cca!?

[@richardrichardson7972]

Jamie Shultz I was a CCA, but am now a CA

[@castles9517]

New Update: Richard now works construction

[@richardrichardson7972]

Hahaha. I’m still at the PO!

[@milkshake3365]

When your a CCA do you get any vacation during that time?

[@Mrs.Peets2u4life]

So basically a year then, when you become a career employee

[@Mrs.Peets2u4life]

@@hectoralaniz1715 that to long to be without health insurance

[@Mrs.Peets2u4life]

@@hectoralaniz1715 Thank you for responding.

[@tthomas3427]

Depends on 3 things. 1) How Big/Small your Office is. 2). How soon before someone Retires 3) Where you are on the Senority List.

[@crazybeatlefan]

How long did you work as a CCA before you got your own route

[@andreagutierrez149]

R you still on the job?

[@user-gl5jt1fi2i]

Does anybody here have any advice for mail handler assistants (MHA’S) I start orientation next week!

[@JaneDoe-gk4yb]

Hi....im a CCA...only been for about a month now. But during orientation, there was a couple MHA's and one of the instructors mentioned they make money but worked a ton of hours.

[@user-gl5jt1fi2i]

Jane Doe nice that’s exactly what I want lol

[@julioarmendariz8102]

Hello. I just got an email with a conditional offer for cca . You still working there? Last month i got another offer but this was for RCA I accepted that one and did background check but they haven’t send me nothing yet. I don’t know which one to go.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Rural side usually takes a lot longer to make career. but it depends

[@irineoromerojr5897]

Hey richard question when i get called for orientation is it okay to leave my other job or is there more to the hiring process?

[@cinnamon1311-c5x]

Hey I have a question, Would you prefer to work in a township or city ?

[@richardrichardson7972]

Leandro Huerta I honestly don’t think there’s a difference. The size of the office is what matters. The smaller the office, the easier the job is typically.

[@sabermas789]

Hi a question, are you still working in the postal service usps?? Thanks.

[@richardrichardson7972]

@@sabermas789 yes I am!

[@nick-cb6dl]

what kind of GTI do you have?

[@Rangerdanger-ks5mb]

Press f for respects of Richard

[@Rangerdanger-ks5mb]

F

[@X1.7]

How easy to transfer to another city/state?

[@richardrichardson7972]

Justin Uptmor it’s very difficult unless you’re a CCA. But it’s easy if you’re pretty open to transfer anywhere (speaking if you’re a regular). But if you’re specific as to where you want to transfer, it’s very tough and crap shoot.

[@ryanschofield1978]

So how have your paychecks been since converting? I have heard you actually make less as a new regular because loss of overtime/higher insurance/retirement.

[@richardrichardson7972]

Ryan Schofield I make WAY less as a regular. I was making $1,000 a week after taxes as a CCA, now I’m making about $600 per week after taxes as a regular

[@blue99saturn]

Yeah, but you were working 12 hour days 7 days a week for that pay with no benefits like you have now. You get health insurance, retirement benefits, a pension, vacation time, sick leave, an 8 hour day, 2 days off, no Sunday Amazon to deliver, regular step wage increases every 46 weeks, COLA pay increases, general wage increases.

[@ryanschofield1978]

@@blue99saturn Thanks for the reply, I get that. It will just be a hit to the pocket book at first but don't get me wrong I am still looking forward to converting.

[@dmoney897]

Do this Guy still work for the post office?!

[@richardrichardson7972]

Yes I do

[@Cryogenian]

​@richardrichardson7972 you should do an quick update video. There are trolls giving fake ones