USPS CCA YOU'RE SITTING ON A WINNING TICKET!!

[@joshuacormier9340]

I started a month ago. This is the best job I’ve ever had. Yes, I’m working 65-75 hours a week right now . I’m walking 20+ miles a day in the Texas heat and humidity , but I look forward to going to work . Something I’ve never experienced before. Union is A+++ , Benefits and future conversion to fed is dope. The work is needed, meaningful and people are nice to you. It’s great.

[@CalUsviFl]

That's awesome! Keep up that mindset. Sounds like you're good.

[@DNolan-qy9pf]

Thanks for your response. I just interviewed for a holiday clerk in Texas and my interview went great. I hope to hear something back soon. I'm just trying to get my foot in the door.

[@briandavis2885]

I will be starting a CCA job for the Grapevine Texas location next week.

[@heytheremogwai]

how have you been making out since then?

[@heytheremogwai]

I thought CCAs can't work more than 60 hours a week?

[@courtneymcbride2001]

I’ve been a mail carrier for just over 90 days now, and I’m sick to death of USPS. The 12-13 hour days are terrible. My body hurts and I’m chronically tired. Now that I’m past my 90 days, I will be staying incredibly “safe” moving forward.

[@alaskarae7856]

Just finishing up academy! Already worked a few days delivering packages and it was confusing and stressful, but I like it! I love the busyness, even working 10-12 hours is fine because it goes by fast! I love the customers and I’m happy to finally have a job I can be proud of! I’m not quitting! My sister is a carrier and she just got converted to regular. She will tell you, “yeah it’s hell but it’s sooo worth it!” We live in the interior of Alaska. It’s damn cold here. Like, you will die outside kind of cold for most of the year. If we can do it, you can too! We got this! 💪🏼

[@CalUsviFl]

No way!!! That's freakin awesome!! It's got to be beautiful. Great attitude, and in a place I couldn't even imagine. We got this!

[@butthole687]

What was so confusing about it?

[@alaskarae7856]

@@CalUsviFl Summer time is amazing here! Beautiful!! I'm gathering as much tips and tricks from the regulars as possible for cold weather survival! Our trucks are FFVs so are 4 wheel drive and "most" of them have heat lol. Yesterday I got to drive a 2 ton! biggest rig I've ever driven lol. I'm having fun though. SO much to learn!

[@alaskarae7856]

@@butthole687 just the fact that every route is new to me and I'm delivering them for the first time. The routes here got split up and combined with other routes so they aren't very intuitive. Every day is getting easier though.

[@butthole687]

@@alaskarae7856 is there like a map or gps?

[@jessndusty0420]

This is the first video that I’ve watched about being a CCA that is positive, so thank you. I’m about to start my journey as a CCA and I need to think positively. I was a stay at home mom for 15 years while my husband served and it is now my time. I’m nervous as hell..

[@CalUsviFl]

It's ok to be nervous because I think that's a little bit of the excitement about it. At first it's overwhelming and feels like a lot to take in but once you get the hang of it, it's all down hill from there. It only takes 2 years to make career too which is awesome. Congratulations and good luck, don't quit.

[@chrisskea5477]

@@CalUsviFl I just received an offer letter. If I'm in my early 50s is it a job I can handle? I need a change. All the videos are so negative. I'm very undecided about what to do.

[@patriciaroush6816]

@@chrisskea5477 Did you decide to take the offer? I just had my shadow day and I am in my middle 40s... you got this!

[@chrisskea5477]

@@patriciaroush6816 I'm sill thinking about it. I accepted a start date. Not sure what that means. I'm very nervous and confused. Thank you for your response!

[@Natescoop8800]

@@chrisskea5477 its a ton of walking usually and dealing with the weather and not having set days and weekends off you will be ok.... the rest will fall in place while doing the job you'll learn

[@gregoryhand805]

I have been with the Postal Service for going on 7 years now. In the beginning, it was VERY difficult to grasp what was going on when I came into the office thinking that mail carriers did nothing but hop into their trucks and go. Each day I saw myself getting faster and faster with getting the mail out and it was just a matter of time until I was able to complete a route correctly. As Mike said, this job isn't for everyone. It is very hard work and take a lot of mind power to grasp but dont fret. It will happen in time. Take one day at a time and don't listen to the haters... This is a job with awesome benefits and a damn good retirement.

[@ripsheeplemodz6740]

Good to hear trying to get in

[@rottenamiigo9443]

Finishing my last day of carrier academy today. Thank you very excited to change mine and my families lives. It feels awesome having a respectable career. And I like that you have to earn your stripes. This cca is ready to get after it.

[@ozzyh.2122]

Bro your videos are literally the only positive ones on KZbin regarding working for usps.

[@Matt-lp8de]

Thanks for the helpful and uplifting videos. I thought about quitting so many times, but it was supportive co workers like you that kept me pushing forward. It's great to have that in a job. My last job didn't have that. It was basically every man for himself and they wouldn't hesitate to rat you out and throw you under the bus to a supervisor if you made a mistake. Now I'm sure there are people like that at the post office, but I've yet to find one. We're all on the same team here and that's how it should be.

[@A_Jel]

Damn, thanks man. I like you, you're spreading great energy with all these videos - what you're doing matters and you are appreciated.

[@zaidbuelna5575]

On point ..I was a carrier for 8 years and was just tired of it and I switched to custodian..and surprisingly it was the same pay so yea if your tired of carrying you could always switch to something else but don’t quit

[@CalUsviFl]

Excellent, possibilities are endless.

[@Magiccapone]

How do you switch to something else?? How soon can you switch??

[@13579hee]

What was the pay?

[@sarastepp5488]

I'm so excited to start my CCA Orientation on Monday 9/13! I'm a 43 years old female athlete and ready to hustle for that next thing that will take me all the way to retirement. At this age, I've worked all kinds of demanding jobs, I know how to just push through and get stuff done, and I can work well with just about anybody. Thanks so much for affirming that I'm making a great decision for my future!

[@CalUsviFl]

Congratulations!! I'm really happy and excited for you! With that attitude you'll be just fine. You know what you want and that's great!

[@Crazyness2122]

Sara! I'm about to start orientation next Monday! How's it been going for you soo far?

[@sarastepp5488]

@@Crazyness2122 (I tried to reply to this the other day, must have deleted it by mistake, lol) ...Well, I can sum it up by saying I'm still in the "tough" stages of the learning process. It helps to get a thick skin right from the start, and just concentrate on learning the skills and just doing your best and sticking it out. I can honestly say this is a tough job for me, and my biggest challenge is just being patient with myself and not getting frustrated when it seems like I'm going in slow motion. I always show up on time with the right attitude and the right gear, and I give my best every day. There are some awesome carriers at my station who work so smoothly and make it look so easy! ... I'm about halfway through my probation period, and I still feel like I'm waaaayyyyy too slow some days. Overall, I'm still glad I'm taking on this challenge, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to keep learning and trying. The way the station manager and supervisors talk, it seems like I'm not progressing quickly enough, so I don't know if I'll be making it long-term. But I keep doing my best and working with integrity, and if that's good enough, I'm sure I'll get faster over time. Haha, long response, but I'm sure everyone is different, and every station is different. Just stay tough, do your best, and surround yourself with positive people. You'll do great!

[@mattcoffee1269]

@@sarastepp5488 still there

[@ericsj40885]

Congratulations on your new career I was 39 wondering if it was too late for me and now that i think of it ,45 isn't that old to start either, are you still with them a year later how was your 1st year wich position did you choose.

[@clail2272]

Thanks for the encouragement! I’ve accepted a CCA position. Just waiting on orientation. Been watching a lot of videos on KZbin trying to prepare myself for the job. I’m excited!! Wish the hiring process didn’t take so long LOL

[@CalUsviFl]

I wish it didn't either. Congrats on getting the position, I'm excited for you. Don't quit.

[@clail2272]

@@CalUsviFl thanks! I’m determined to tough it out. I know it’ll be worth it in the long run.

[@CalUsviFl]

@@clail2272 it really will be worth it.

[@deandrejackson7151]

Are you on the pre-hire list? And if so how long have you been?

[@clail2272]

@@deandrejackson7151 I’m in the Offer Phase. I was offered the position on 8/17 and was just notified today that my orientation is on 9/11. I had already done fingerprints prior to 8/17 from applying to another position so that probably helped.

[@m007rios]

Love your videos. There are very few people out there who truly try to uplift other people and look at this opportunity in the long run which most lack that perspective. Keep it up and will be asking for guidance and providing it.

[@CalUsviFl]

So true, I try and give people the vision.

[@HarambetheWhite]

Why CCA's quit, 1. You are worked like a dog 7 to 14 days in a row leads to massive burnout. 2. Supervisors that say they want CCA's then treat them like scum of the earth. 3. No training what so ever, I was given 0 shadow days and was told to just go do it. I could fix all of this and reduce the turnover rate of 43 percent for CCA's and knock it down lower. But sadly no one wants to listen to the lowly cca.

[@mikebiastock7992]

As a 22 year veteran I'll add it depends on the office but everyone has to start somewhere yes it's not easy. But nothin worth much ever is. Myself in Aug I only had my Sunday's off like I keep hammering the point. Think of it as a challenge not to quit. The CCA now have better advantages then the Ptfs of my age. #1 if you last 2 years you advance to a career status (PTF). back in my day. It took me 9 years to make regular

[@CalUsviFl]

I hear you purple pride, I hear you.

[@CalUsviFl]

@@mikebiastock7992 I have guys in my office that took 8 years to make regular. That's crazy, 2 years is a deal. Took me a little over 2 and a half years.

[@HarambetheWhite]

@@mikebiastock7992 yes but not everyone has that mentality of just don't quit. I worked corrections for 4 years before working for the post office so nothing that management says really bugs me. I'm speaking for the majority of CCA's that come into this job. At my office I've been at for 10 months now I've seen 4 CCAs leave the job. Keep in mind my office can only have a max of 3 and currently we have two. Myself and another. If you want to retain workers, because let's face it if the trend of people quiting continues management will be delivering the mail. With that said the post office needs to change how it treats new people. I can tell you from experience if a prison was run the way the lost office is run. You'd have dead guards on a daily.

[@13579hee]

@@HarambetheWhite I currently a position as a CCA. I haven't even started position yet and I'm already over it. From everything I've seen online the employees are overworked and underpaid

[@tongyijun4408]

I have been a regular for 6 years and was a CCA for 3 years and I still love this job.

[@CalUsviFl]

Me and you have the exact same time in the post office! I was a TE, then CCA, and now a regular. Got into the post office in 2012 and I love this job.

[@__charles__]

I'm 52 and in the process of being a RCA - just did fingerprints. I see lots of complaints, but I think I'm up for it!

[@MurdamittenG]

Bingo! Safety, accuracy, and then speed. As a cca they know you’re not gonna be fast as the regular. They just want you to come get more mail, which is the reward for speed lol. Hold downs are important. Idc if it’s in the hood. It’s the same route daily and your people will respect you and help you navigate the area. Get in good with a few regulars and let them mentor you. It’s just the first 90 days are the worst because the union can’t protect you and they work you the hardest because of this.

[@theRickLC]

Thanks for the encouragement Mike. I just finished day 4 OJI. It’s not an easy job, there is a lot to learn and comprehend. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Been getting better everyday and the chaos and non-sense are slowly making sense. I feel fortunate to have a good trainer who is communicating clearly and kindly.

[@CalUsviFl]

That's awesome! Congrats on getting here, keep it up.

[@OnlyOne_Her]

Today is my 3rd day of OJI , first day was terrible, terrible trainer that’s not even certified to do OJI BUT yesterday was amazing with a certified trainer

[@Ahardy2k]

47 Mike As of yesterday. Supervisor said I drastically made a change. I was told congratulations and welcome to the team. Made it to my 90 days. Like you guys say. Not a easy job BUT it gets easier !!!

[@CalUsviFl]

Congratulations, sounds like you're good. It gets more easy too.

[@johnsnider2956]

Thanks man, I'm a CCA that is about to reach my 90 in a couple weeks, and I feel like I'm still so slow. Still haven't done a whole route by myself. Still having trouble staying organized. But things are getting better. Still worried I won't make the cut, and I've had a lot of second thoughts but I'm gonna keep trying.

[@CalUsviFl]

Keep those feet moving, one in front of the other every day. Fastness and efficiency come with time and experience so don't worry. I would try to get in a routine of doing things every day the same way, it will help with your organization. Keep me posted man.

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

I've never been fast, they can go f*CK themselves... Nothing in the M-41 says you have to be fast, it says be efficient

[@johnsnider2956]

@@KnowledgeSeeker78491 I'm both slow and inefficient lol. I'll just keep showing up I guess.

[@johnsnider2956]

@@AutonymousTube I ended up getting fired. Could have tried to fight it more probably, but the death of a loved one made it hard for me to deal with the job. I also got called off repeatedly for 4-5 days at a time and feel like I never really got a chance to get better. It is what it is.

[@Ram-rm2gz]

@@johnsnider2956 what are you doing now

[@kez7705]

you speak the truth my man 💯 just gotta grind it out

[@CalUsviFl]

I appreciate that. Yes, grind it out.

[@jasonmichaelshipp2978]

As a Safety Captain I agree with MMMC. Become known as a reliable and safe Carrier that communicates and never misses the outgoing truck.

[@CalUsviFl]

Lol never misses the outgoing truck!

[@casey4602]

I wish this channel were available 35 years. Thanks for encouraging the new CCAs.

[@angoudrida8503]

Thank you for this video. It's encouraging. I just did my orientation yesterday and your video makes me feel positive about the job. Thanks again

[@jenzfloridalyfe6598]

Great Video. Im a carriers in Florida since 2008. People, this job is worth it

[@Basketcase6925]

I am grateful having you and many other KZbinrs for excellent advise and encouragements! Thank you thank you!

[@CalUsviFl]

No problem, seriously. It's the only reason why I do this.

[@zee6029]

Love love love this! I forgot that this job can open doors for other federal careers, outside of the post office…💪🏾

[@CalUsviFl]

Absolutely, easiest way right here.

[@brianj1203]

I finished orientation as a PSE today and after looking at the whole picture I told them I wanted to be a CCA instead, HR actually encouraged me cause they short handed as hell lol!! They said it’s good that I’m already “employed” so just reapply and once I get offer and accept then the PSE will drop and I’ll be a free agent to be signed on as a CCA. I’m good on the whole factory plant style job life, I want to be outside even with all the supervisor overworked horror stories on KZbin. So In meantime I’ll be working as a PSE waiting for the CCA email!

[@Underground2196]

This is the most encouraging video I’ve seen about this position.

[@Mma-basement-215]

Brilliant advice and thank you because I just started as a CCA a month ago the first few weeks were rough because they messed up and long story short my Ein was not working for 3 weeks but I just got it back and now I'm back in the system Saturday is my range and Monday is my follow mind you I did it all ready but have to do it again because of my Ein situation my Academy starts 28th I'm trying to learn as much I can

[@calewarner06]

Also you are making all the important points thank you for this

[@CalUsviFl]

Thank you, I really try.

[@deecee6880]

Thank you so much for your encouragement. Very helpful 🙏🏽

[@GENMVINER]

Im on my 2nd try as a CCA , i quit in March in a city near mine. This time in my city. Been on my own almost a week now and already bouncing between 2 offices in my city but i am really liking it so far. First day on my own was kinda rough, kept getting lost at first. But the following days went much smoother. Going to try real hard not to quit this time

[@takirafoster5367]

You got this!!!

[@Starplatinum628]

Did you quit

[@jonathanmedina1769]

I've been in the postoffice for 24 years as a carrier the 1 thing u forgot our pension is only 1 percent for every year worked so u work 37 years u only get 37 percent of ur pay then get taxed hardly a lotto ticket but tsp does help a little

[@mofriedchickens5892]

Today was my first real day on a triple shelf 3 box setup. It's been rough, the volume at my station has been overwhelmed with covid test kits. I barely got halfway through it before six pm rolled around and my coworkers came to bail me out. At first my response was 'thank god'. Now my feelings are pretty much that I suck at this job. I'm only about a month in, and the rush and pressure to be a mailman wizard is EXTREME. And I'm working in a station that people consider to be a country club station. I'm hoping things will get better, people tell me things will get better. I'm hoping that I'm really not drinking the federal Kool aide. I started out working in one of the sorting plants as a PSE Clerk. HR told us a bunch of lies. 'You'll never see the light of day, but you'll be making so much money you won't care!' A bunch of us were in that classroom and told we would make career in no time. About four months later, a postmaster i had never seen before in my entire time at the plant came in, and basically told us they were opening another plant in a different city, and that our work load was going to be cut. People were shocked. They had been saying that they would do this for about 20 years, and finally the 10 year plan kicks in. Right at Christmas too. People had quit their regular jobs for this, fortunately i was smart enough to keep mine and work 12 hours a day to keep both, but others were financially floored. I kind of expected this after talking to my union rep, who had told me not to believe management's lies and that things were not looking good at the plant for clerks. MHA's were selfishly screaming for overtime, while we were just begging for a spot at the table. I'm sure the union tried to do their best, but at the end of the month, most of the PSE Clerks were relegated to dock work, which basically meant that you were competing for a 4 hour shift, AT BEST, with career clerks. In other words, no work? no hours. I miss my clerk job, every single day. I've gone from being a package sorting god, to an LLV driving nobody just struggling to get thru a day. I've seen the workloads at other stations, and I kind of thank god that mine isn't like that, but I also wonder if I've made the right move. Financially, yes. Everyone tells me that the money is there to be made. At 36, it's a tough decision. I'm trying to claw myself out of debt and I'm almost there. But then there's the sting and appeal of free time. Going to see friends for dinner, my old hobbies, all sacrificed to the postal gods. But then I remember the things I hated about my old job. The nepotism, sucking up to a boss who's younger than me and did no work to earn his position other than marrying into the family business. The sting of going to the grocery store and coming up short. Asking my old boss if there's anything I can do to advance myself in the company, maybe make a management position, any way I can make more money, and the only solution they can come up with is 'Just work more hours.' Kind of rough when you're already working a twelve hour day. I hit the last straw when a management position came up and someone who had been there for SIX MONTHS got promoted above me after I had put in TWO YEARS. I can't go back, mainly because my own willpower refuses to. Being beaten down by a workload? I can handle that. I come home and take a shower and just wash the entire postal filth off me, and my body is okay. But the mental aspect of the job, knowing that I'm going back to the office and there's just going to be more mail there, or a shittier route to work, it's taking it's toll. Then I found you Mike, and you've been preaching the good word. You're right, this is a lottery ticket. I'm not going to make this kind of money anywhere else and at the same time make moves toward my future retirement. I can't give up now. I'm hoping your vids will give me enough motivation to stick with it man.

[@casey4602]

You'll never complain about your mailman delivering your mail after 5pm😂

[@Magiccapone]

I’m 47 and 55days in.. Oh my goodness this is the hardest job I’ve ever had.. It’s terrible 😢 they kill you with no regards!!! I work 60hrs 6days straight before getting a day off.. The schedule changes daily 🥵🤦🏻‍♀️ .. Mandatory OT, You finish your route and find out you have 4more hours to go 😓😓.. They give you the shitty routes and shitty vehicles… I wasn’t able to sign up for insurance either 🥵🥵 because they lied and gave me a starting date that I wasn’t aware of so I missed the deadline 🥵🥵 I absolutely hate it.. But I’m still hanging in here 🥵🥵🙏🙏🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@CalUsviFl]

Please hang in there. I'm sorry all that happened to you. It's crazy and shitty but you got it, it'll pay off.

[@misterglock.4282]

Damn as hard as it sounds you’ve actually made it.. as long as you know it can’t get any harder from now

[@Magiccapone]

@@CalUsviFl I’m not a quitter never have been 🤦🏻‍♀️🙏🙏 but it makes me really emotional to have to go through these tough times just to have a good job 😢😞 I’m not going to quit!! There going to have to fire 🔥 me.. I’m not backing down.. I’m taking it a day at a time 😢🙏 I just wish people would be more honest about being a CCA..

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

@@Magiccapone I wish I could give you a hug... Here's a virtual one 🫂

[@sashasims5692]

@@Magiccapone yesss! No one not even usps tells u the truth. They need to start having a session before paid orientation of what your really getting into for all post . I told someone I couldn't look up what I didnt know existed.

[@lupediaz2596]

Thank you for all your videos I just got hired and I’m so scared for all I heard I’ll be stating my 2 weeks of orientation on October I hope I. An hang in there I’m a hard worker

[@Arnnnnn]

Just got my email this morning to come in for fingerprints. Hope all goes well, I accepted the conditional offer a few days ago. Your videos have been super helpful. Nervous but excited to start a more fulfilling career after working dead end jobs

[@cameliapantoja9695]

Good luck with your new career I take my llv driving test Friday I’m very nervous

[@Arnnnnn]

@@cameliapantoja9695 thanks 🙏🏼 how long did it take you to get an orientation date ? I’m still waiting after 3 weeks since I did my prints

[@missmia8711]

@@Arnnnnn hey so I applied on September 10, and got and orientation date October 11, so around 1 month

[@cameliapantoja9695]

@@Arnnnnn it took about a month after fingerprints, I just took my driver test today and passed. I shadow next week, and they already sent me a schedule for carrier academy.

[@PeeDistinctXOXO]

@@cameliapantoja9695 what’s the driving test like? Omg I hate test?

[@inglewoodpyro1233]

Excepted my offer to become a CCA I am ready to deliver some packs. I works at TNT and DHL. Been in the delivery business for a while. I like the fast pace . I have hard construction jobs some back breaking jobs. I have worked 6days 12 shifts. Post office ain't ready for me.

[@GabboTheFabbo]

I keep getting wrote up for unsatisfactory work and unauthorized use of overtime but I still haven't quit

[@divinemessages24-7tarot]

Wow thank you I appreciate this video really made me understand I just got hired n am really deciding whether to take the job or not I think I want to give it a try and your video really brought me comfort in understanding what I’m possibly looking at that I can make this possible as a future cca and do the best I can 🙏 blessings to you for sharing your thoughts on this information

[@Aa-a718]

I’m a little nervous, I have orientation on Monday.

[@CalUsviFl]

Don't be nervous, out of everything training wise, orientation is the easiest.

[@estebanmora3272]

Ima cca 9 months in and I’m starting to realize when I convert regular Ima have to look for another job that’s due to the pay deductions when you become regular I don’t care about retirement I just want the money now the only thing I care about is health care that’s it I think ima go back to serving making tips

[@William-q4k]

I went into this six weeks ago, tested, applied, and now I'm in the carrier academy. The most difficult aspect seems to be casing and getting out to the LLV/Pro Master and on the road. The back end (all the perks) seem way worth it.

[@khalil2887]

Did they drug test you?

[@veronicaBolanos-mc4fc]

I have orientation tomorrow, I'm a nervous wreck! Sept 13th @ 12.00 to 20:50 Geez, that's already a long day. Here we go, I heard my life will no longer belong to me. It's a good thing my sons are grown so no issues with schools, babysitters, football practice, making dinner after they get home, you know all the things moms have to contend with. Must be hard for moms with small kids, or children under 14. Off-topic, every mother that gives birth should be granted 1 million per child to stay home :) wishful thinking.

[@CalUsviFl]

Congratulations. Don't be nervous cause orientation out of everything is the least of your worries. It will be hard and time consuming in the beginning but there will come a point where it gets easier and you get time and find ways.

[@Dinkmaster2022]

I'm 25 about to be 26 I have orientation in 2 weeks 2 days before hopefully i can pass my 90 days probation. Thanks for the advice 🙏🏽

[@CalUsviFl]

It's not a question of if you can pass 90 days, you definitely can. Congratulations, don't quit. Do what others aren't willing to do and you'll be successful.

[@nikkip8824]

I did it for a month an quit. I’m going right back. It’s not easy but I hurt myself. The location I was at was very difficult and they have a high turnover. So i applied at other locations and have several offers. I LOVE being on my own. I’ve done customer service and office jobs for years. I love driving the truck and meeting new people and keeping it moving.

[@pnagaseu]

Much Mahalo! I been looking for CCA videos to help calm my nerves 😀 I'm starting as a CCA in Honolulu this month 3/27/23 and I'm kinda nervous because this is totally different from the field I used to do for the last 20 yrs. COVID-19 pandemic was a rude awakening for me to find a secure job.

[@jholl3357]

currently been doin 10 days on 1 day off of 12+ hours, all I can say is that its good that I dont have any other obligations so I can work those hours without having to worry about anything else lol

[@joleaiperlis5347]

What's an average biweekly paycheck for you?? Is anything over 80 actually overtime?? TIA for the input.

[@jholl3357]

@@joleaiperlis5347 during the holidays I was making around 2200-2500 a paycheck and now that is slowing down paychecks have been around 1700-1900. CCAs are paid time and one-half for all work over 8 hours in a service day and over 40 hours in a service week. This is referred to as regular overtime. CCAs are paid double time for all work over 10 hours in a service day and over 56 hours in a service week. This is referred to as penalty overtime. The amount of hours you get as a cca will depend on the office, time of year and when it slows down your hours might get cut because regular carriers have to make their 8 hours. On the opposite end of the spectrum when we get closer to peak season and during peak season ccas get worked into the ground because it is cheaper for the post office to pay their ccas overtime than regular carriers.

[@tainopr910]

I just applied last week and it’s in the background check process I hope I get hired I just retired the Army and need a job.

[@GenX_US_Marine]

I've applied to the post office and I got a couple of job offer emails today. I think my military status and Fedex experience clearly helped me out. I already know government jobs LOVE ex-military people.

[@mykee9121]

Same here. Waiting on the background check and gotta get my finger prints done.

[@joshyddog2054]

Im super nerves starting out. I start Monday my orientation. Today I met with my postmaster and got shown around in the morning. Getting hired on as a CCA. So much going on in the morning I hoping I can pick it up fast and be able load the vehicle up. haha

[@hkbillyusa]

Hi Mike, I have started working at USPS for about 3 months, and I already become a career employee, but things are not getting easier. I really want to stay at USPS, but the long hours, and not being able to see my child is just hard.

[@CalUsviFl]

Big time congratulations! You have big time rights and defense since you're a career employee now. I'm sure the reason you're still having a rough time is because management doesn't want you to act like a regular. You have rights and protection. Yes you are the career employee with the least seniority but you still have rights. If your union rep or shop steward isn't helping you then let me know and I'll get the info for you.

[@Big8treykgc]

I had no idea you could become career so quick. Nice.

[@gregoryhuertas6338]

I’m going to get fingerprinted this Monday. I’m 48 years old and I’m hoping that by doing this I can build some type of retirement. I’m really nervous but I know I need to make a big change if I’m going to contribute to my future.

[@xzaviuraurai]

Good luck, US is in decline and the job is beyond abusive. Coworkers at my station are being sexually harassed and management along with the union is siding with the perps. They are sliding it under the table, this is not the first time. Also my station has more than half of its carriers on medical restrictions to be able to enjoy life again with family and friends; we are not slaves. Usps management ideal fix to staff shortage? Wait for restrictions to expire to begin to abuse employees again. Don’t you love the no strike clause in the contract???

[@lynellehancock1]

I'm currently waiting for my LLV skills course, they are short on instructors right know. I'm still working at my current job until I get a date. I'm a backup, Grill, prep cook at Cracker barrel so how much harder can being a CCA be. I'm excited for the opportunity.

[@greenbloodedpostman4338]

It's not easy it is hard work you will have aching muscles you never thought existed but don't look at the present look at the future remember it's a career not a job

[@lynellehancock1]

What I'm doing now is really tough, I've been doing it for 5 years. Long hours on my feet, hot kitchen, lots of heavy lifting, very stressful and time management. I'm looking forward to the change. I want the career. I think I'll be happy with it.

[@chiickiin1524]

Hi again

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

@@lynellehancock1 You'll make way more money, but the job is $hitty until you actual have an 8 hour route... Not a route that you cut corners to make it a 8 hour route, but an actual 8 hour route

[@lynellehancock1]

@@KnowledgeSeeker78491 I've always worked hard. It definitely will be nice to actually get paid for it. The station I'm at is small, the area I'm in is starting to get more developed so I'm sure those routes will come available. It also helps I know the county I'm in well.

[@360milliondollars]

These type of jobs were not available to me when I was a kid in the early to mid 2000's, that's out in the world at high-school graduate age... such as Amazon DSP, Amazon Warehouse, USPS, and so on... it was not a easier time during that time to get these jobs.... today they are lucky and I just found out about it in 2016 and USPS in late 2021, I was in the military back in 2009 - 2015 get out and its become easier to get these jobs but at the same time you can easily lose these jobs... I know I can do this job. Lucky for me I found out I love driving and exploring things...some kind of peace comes to mind... I did DoorDash, GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Postmates and that was even at night in the hoods of Atlanta. Don't get me wrong I did have bad days... when the systems running those app too a BS turn for not working right... and my good days were working 11 - 12 hours a day, not scheduled, to make around 120 dollars...after taxes, cost of operations, and so on you come out with about 75 dollars a day if you were lucky and before the pandemic. If I would have known sooner about these USPS job I would have been still in my late 20's in 2015... like 27 or 28 years old.... once I got out the military... and done postal work up to now and be almost 7 years in now and added those years to retirement with my military service. To me all the youngsters don't realize that your time is not worth much if you have nothing concrete to sink it into, as in you have created something that will earn you income without working for someone, and the other is, if none are willing to buy your time you need to fit their box to get paid... Your time is spending time to find someone willing to buy your time for service you render unto them....that is even if you working for yourself..... If they paying like the Postal Service with all the benefits and extras... you better hope that has job securities like the Postal Service Job... I wasted time on college and now have debts from college, before joining the military, and getting out of the military I got more debts trying to gain more education to look even greater for a none guaranteed job. If you can find people willing to buy your time, that means you have a skill they are willing to buy your time; you have to move on it and have a goal in mind once you give up your time on anything you doing....my goal is passive income and retirement so a short term kind of a mix with a long term goal...In the short term it will not take much time to start a passive income revenue stream but also in the longer term it will take some time to build it up with retirement in toe. Since men in my extended family barely make it to age 60... I will contribute to retirement but just a bit; most of my money will be going to towards a passive income revenue stream. I got the just in case I do make it past 60 I have the years and a bit of a nest egg with retirement pay to cover me in my old age where many don't want to hire you any longer. I stayed on that BS of trying to get someone to buy my skills I gained from the military too long and they just did not want to buy... now those 7 years have passed and here I am USPS, I wish I knew you 7 years ago... I got some catching up to do for my goal of passive income and still work the job for retirement as a just in case I do live past 60. I suppose these 20 somethings will realize they should have when they had the body to do it but it will be a lot of lost time if they waited like I did but time has not ran out yet for me. I see someone are getting 75 hours with USPS. I don't mind living at the post office if they need me... I have no family and the extended family I turned to when I was homeless gave me a place to stay for a while, its time to leave them for life, and during that time on VA I've been seeking employment and the extended family became anger that it was taking a long time to get a job during a pandemic for 2 years straight going into year 3 where it magically seem to vanished according to the news. I can't speed up the time frame for a company or govt agency to hire me but I got emails to prove they are in contact with me, never seem to want to leave a phone number or POC. That same "family" then aimed to get rid of me before I could stand and still are to where I have to safe guard military documents with my information and past supervisors information that could get their identity stolen on these documents. Take my "hard knock life" as a lesson....its only hard if you allow people to do against you and if you have to involve self with human interaction that are on a family level... to them you have no value to others if your net worth is no longer greater than theirs... I use to give to these people with no request for anything back in return... 5K - 10K dollars to help them out and a pay me back when you have the time.... they say "WE FAMILY" .... RIGHT....they did not learn anything from my actions dealing with them, I showed kindness as I aided them. I did not get anger if they needed help and I gave them all the time they needed to become something or get back up. I find that adding more stress on someone already under the knife financially would do nothing have them wish for an end so I did not force them just gave them the room and a path I was willing to walk with them down to see them accomplish. Then when it was my turn after losing my value.... I get nothing but unrest and less civil conversations and them trying to rule over me never hearing a word I said just saw me as less than them... They were nice when I gave money to them but straight evil when I had nothing to give. They aimed to destroy instead of help.... then say they will help and change their mind on aiding me after I asked for assistance they offered. So I stopped talking to them there BS and limp arguments against me were not worth it and did not leading toward prosperity, if they did as I did with them we would still be on good terms. I have a point to sharing some of the entire course of Hades on Earth I've lived during these some odd 30+ years.... The thing I learned the most that will stick to my sole...is that people are really heartless and money is the reason those outside of you do anything for you. SO anyone saying time has value... it only does if you have value to sell it to something you doing or someone willing to buy your time. I now aim to fall in love with the world again because there are some people who took that from me or out of me. As in, I know how heartless the people on this planet are but not all are heartless or just that one thing.... so this job is my saving grace and I will never allow myself to fall so low ever again to need support from a human when it comes to finances...they can not withstand the pressure like I could and there may be some who can or even greater than me that can do more and handle more but I rather not take the risk because like the lottery those people are harder to come buy then the lose lose you get a majority of. Now this is a besides working for someone to earn my "keep me out of the hands of others trying to lord over me when I have nothing" goal... A boss is always going to lord over you in some cases but you are getting paid and if you understand people you'll understand how to handle the person doing the lording... boss or not. I have nothing right now.... no social life, no family, no friends, no significant other, and no money... so I will live, breath, and eat USPS's so I will never be under again. Its only time and that time is 15 years which goes by so fast... they say days go by faster when you older I get what they mean by that... you are so busy all the time trying to earn a living that you always feel you never have enough time... those that like social life things with people around their age will think most of the time that their time is more valuable... the older people realize something...well at least I do....its all within this long arse comment.....LOL

[@chroniclesoffootball]

applied as a cca just sent the dmv record thing hoping to get the job at 25 years old !

[@thehouseofVEGA]

Thank you for this video

[@Chi_Till_I_Die773]

Yeah those youngsters are smart if they can stay and work . By the time they’re 50 and been putting the 5% off the bat they will be set !

[@johnparrish1042]

Hi just started at my post about 3 weeks 72 hours frist week this pay period I'm at 82 hours in 7 days my kids miss me all have time to do is sleep really what's is a good estimate on when I'll get to get time to live life besides at work because its difficult frist Saturday 167 parcels at didn't get sent out till 230 pm started at 630 am didn't get done till about 845 pm no training on the scanner for package s that dont scan and manger s pissed off that you had to bring them back the GPS is one thing I can get there but if I cant san it I cant just leave it wtf do I do it really hard to understand management get done get done but if your not properly trained on hom to your screwed

[@breahnafoster3147]

I’m dead 🤣

[@MA-iu2py]

Thanks for the information

[@757Silverback]

Great video however 15% isn’t the max you can contribute to your TSP. It changes each year depending on what the IRS states but for 2022 it’s up to around $20,500 you can contribute to your TSP Roth or traditional and aN additional $5,000 if you’re over 55 years of age for catch up contributions.

[@skyybluu3118]

Great video thank you

[@GamingDaily]

hey central floridian CCA here I have done orientation and completed the llv driving courses. now just waiting on getting an email about the academy dates and location

[@ventb1305]

Great content brother.

[@jeremiahmendez9696]

Thanks for me encouragement

[@Natescoop8800]

Being CCA is one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life, especially having a wife and 2 kids. Supposed to make regular in 2 weeks, fingers crossed. I hope it gets better like they say, because management has been relentless lately to CCAS

[@samanthaperez1050]

I need advice, I have a 2 1/2 year old and I wouldn't know if this job would be that great for people with toddlers. If anyone has pros and cons on this issue please let me know. 🙏

[@frankgomez7066]

Say your slow and like to make sure everything is delivered right , take you 2 hours longer to deliver the mail that way?

[@nancywatkins2622]

You are so sweet to offer contact information. I may take you up on it one day.

[@DrewTubeSkyWalker]

I'm on my second day of oji training and my trainer thinks I already got the hang of it from the first day out...That just put more pressure on me, because now I feel like the Supervisors have a high expectation for me, I already forgot a few packages on my route, but they say that usually happens, so I dont feel that bad...Its really not that bad, once you get the hang of it...Hopefully I get converted to a career CCA after my 90 days...

[@tawandamickens6983]

I needed to hear this! I'm awaiting my initial start day. What can i expect?Thanks

[@keredsilloc4095]

Where else can you make 70 grand a year without a college degree

[@CalUsviFl]

It's a good deal, good federal job.

[@robertturner4168]

Place I’m starting at in 2-3 weeks has an awful rating from management to parking tickets by cops. I think personal vehicle parking is horrendous.

[@JeepTJWheelin]

I just got my orientation start date for cca. But with my kids in school and getting them on the bus doesn't allow for me to be there for them. Also, many counties in my state have already forced remote learning from home again with the delta variant. And our school board said it's likely our county follows suite soon. I'm more interested in becoming a USPS courier but they said I have to put a bid in. Can you explain what the steps are for this?

[@CalUsviFl]

Honestly, I've never heard of usps courier. I'll ask around and try to find out specifically for that but all I know is usps carrier. In your position it may be hard with kids IF you don't have help but definitely give it a try.

[@derrickwilliams3850]

I start orientation next week I'm really nervous but excited .Any advice for me on my first official day after training I'm 36 yrs old am I too late ? DEFINITELY EAGER AND EXCITED THO

[@Alexsb22]

Hey man can you recommend some shoes that are good water proof

[@dominiquehaynes7208]

can you use a gps on the routes

[@MsTellitlikeitis48WithTheTea]

I am 9 years in and I can guarantee if your station is a country club station that means you are working out of a light station the volume is low and if people are quitting that is because your supervisors are a problem. A lot of these supervisors used to be carriers or clerks and they couldn't cut it and if a CCA comes in and they are meeting the mark a lot of those supervisors AKA 204b CCA/carriers, get jealous and give them a hard time for no reason. A lot of the actual supervisors they put the pressure on the 204b's to give the CeCe a hard time so that it would be the 204b who look bad and not the actual supervisor. I've seen this in so many stations in three boroughs that it is really sad.

[@robertlaster6655]

I'm 4 days in. Fu@k this job. I spent 3.5 months as a collector at the main plant. I requested to be a route runner. They sent me to a station and I regret it. As soon as I get my CDL, I'm outtro. It's not worth it. If I was just delivering mail, I'd stay. It's everything else (that falls into bachelo-level managing of all things related to mail).

[@danield4665]

Someone once told me that they cannot discipline you for being too slow(after 90 day probation), but they WILL throw you under the bus for safety violations.

[@CalUsviFl]

That's true. They'll find stuff if they don't like you after your 90 days.

[@eddienlynn1]

Sounds like brinks and Garda you can only work your own speed can’t compare us to someone else

[@OmegaOrdained]

My orientation is on Saturday for RCA I'm wondering if you think there will be enough hours to quit my regular job? I would love to quit asap hahaha any advice would be greatly appreciated 😎👍

[@arturoquezada2296]

It is hard work but I love my job, I love people specially older respect postal workers! I don’t get mad when the regular call sick because that is money to my pocket!

[@marcusandreopoulos8752]

I just accepted the offer letter today after applying last week. I have 10 years of Governement work already (TSA/DHS), wondering if that may transfer over towards retirement? (If anyone knows, any info would be much appreciated!) One more question- Is CCA a full-time postal position or is that a precursor for "mailman"? I will most definitely email you for any information you can give. Thank you so much for sharing your video!!!

[@marcusandreopoulos8752]

I talked to the postmaster and she confirmed that my tenure would count towards a Postal retirement. Great news for anyone who has worked for Uncle Sam in the past!

[@EfrainWorld]

So what is better CCA or RCA if you are an RCA can you switch to CCA

[@jaztez3540]

Hi Mike, I hope you are doing well. I’m currently a CCA but don’t think I will stick around for long my schedule has been 9 to 9 very exhausted. Is there any jobs that are Monday to Friday kind of office hours type?

[@CalUsviFl]

Custodial are better hours normally Monday through Friday, clerk job is a little bit easier but hours may be weird.

[@courtney1708]

@MailmanMikeChong I am about to be hired and I went online and EVERY video or Reddit says its the worst job ever, I am now more nervous then ever. From the weather, to time off, and also supervisors, everyone says it sucks and now I am like wth am I getting into. But I have a family and I work hard, so🤷....whats some advice for the things I listed that ppl complain about?

[@RobinNatural1]

Hi Mike. I’m a 58 year old female and I’m excited about the possibility of becoming a CCA. I’m active and love the outdoors. In your opinion do you feel this would be a great opportunity for me at this age? I appreciate your videos and the knowledge you share. Thank you so much. Blessings.

[@msnece627]

I am curious as well. I have had foot surgery and I worry about the walking constantly vs driving.

[@tquigsmay]

Me too. I'm 53. I'm worried. I'm in academy.

[@thaic1802]

@@tquigsmay Are you still at Post Office?

[@tquigsmay]

@@thaic1802 no. It's like forced physical labor. No scheduled breaks. Post master never acknowledged me. Immediate boss nice. Didn't c realized they only guarantee 12-14 hrs/week. Couldn't get anyone to answer any ?s about insurance or union. Mgr just blew me off with info that went nowhere. Awful. Physically background. They don't offer belts or proper lifting training. I thought I was getting things down. They told me I want getting faster. I was told repeatedly by numerous people including a peer that I have to go faster. I would get home, take shower, go bed rest of day. To be fair, I'm out of shape, but so are good % people work there. Don't know how they do it. It's backbreaking work.

[@thaic1802]

@@tquigsmay Thanks for responding! I applied for RCA .. I’m in my 40’s. Do you believe RCA positions are more doable than CCA? I ask this because it appears there are more “older individuals” who are RCA drivers. Thanks in Advance

[@El_Mexicutioner666]

I just applied about a month ago to be a CCA and I am personally excited. I don't understand all the whining and quitting at USPS. I am currently working 10 hours a day in a high stress office setting with very low pay, and my previous job was at a dealership working 75-80 hours a week doing heavy labor. CCA sounds like a cakewalk compared to what I have done, with way better pay and benefits, plus a lot of independence on the job. I only wish I had thought about money and retirement sooner and looked into the USPS. I am already 35 and feeling kind of old to be joining.

[@krayziejerry]

IM 34 and just joined, ready to do my finger prints. Will they ask you about your previous employer and job like all the other regular interviews?

[@El_Mexicutioner666]

@@krayziejerry No, they don't care. They are so desperate for workers they barely even do a hiring process beyond fingerprints and criminal record.

[@krayziejerry]

@@El_Mexicutioner666 Damn bro that sounds like a red flag, but ay, let's get it haha

[@El_Mexicutioner666]

@@krayziejerry I mean, they can't retain workers because of how many hours and how big the learning curve is. It is 50-60 hours a week, and hard to get the hang of, but once you understand, it is a gravy job and the pay/benefits are great. You just have to work diligently and honestly, and you will be fine. That fat paycheck and pension are worth it.

[@13579hee]

People don't want the hell worked out of them. It's as simple as that

[@Brwnskinn7]

I resigned from the post office a month ago and it was not a good idea I’m realizing that now. I want to go back to my office but I don’t think the post master will take me back. I resigned because she gave me a third evaluation and it was not good and I got discouraged, I left a few mail in the truck and I didn’t want to make it worse for myself by staying so I gave up.

[@SuperBionicBillionHeaven47]

I'm nervous. Can you guys give me tips on how to succeed?

[@scrapiron6870]

Geez I’m going to start at 57 but it’s the only opportunity for a small retirement you no thankyou

[@favs3138]

I just finished the academy and called my office for my shadow day and I have a special needs son who has therapy n dr appointments every Tuesday and my office said pretty much they don’t care they won’t give me off and so on my trainer told me call my Stewart so I did and my Stewart said they have to try and work with me , how bad do you think I made them made I want this job but I feel like they will look for a reason to fire me before 90 days because I absolutely need Tuesday’s off

[@teutguy1]

Do we have to pass probation before we can hit that federal jobs website?

[@diamondrey]

So I just got the job offer. But I'm curious as to how many hours we start off? I'm just worried I won't get enough hrs or I won't make enough

[@brianj1203]

CCA’s wish they had less hours trust me haha, you won’t be searching for hours as a CCA so don’t worry.

[@eliotness100]

I’m 54 and just got an email from the post office asking if I would like to except the job is is worth it when will I be able to retire and will my retirement be less...

[@anthonysantana4278]

I just applied to the post office. I was in the Army for over 12 years, will my time count and how often do you get raises.

[@wopthegod8997]

Did you find out ? Military vet here as well

[@davidreese2012]

Lol ive been on the biggest route in my city for a few weeks now...they told me im not making my times but what they dont understand is that im the guy with 120 to 150+ parcels..i see the other trucks and i am over loaded..but while im not making times they add more streets and off route drops.....lol i dont quit

[@lupediaz2596]

And I’m 52 years old 🤞🏽

[@calewarner06]

2 weeks in going on 40 upside-down mentally, physically I am ready but hoping it gets better I just feel so slow right now

[@comingoutofthedark]

I am new and start as a carrier assistant but I’m 46 and would rather work customer service at the counter. How would I pursue this type of job at my post office station?

[@dirtyrice6404]

Just for an email saying I got put in the system. Waiting for start date. Any advice for me as far as getting started do’s and don’ts.