USPS

[catherinedwhite]

I recently completed the training to be a city carrier for the USPS. After seeing the back end of the operation, I can tell you it is an astounding organization. Like most of you probably do, I just took for granted getting mail in my mailbox at my home every day. Now, it boggles my mind the volume of mail which is handled so efficiently by so many different people.
There are many different jobs at the USPS and carrier is one of the  most under appreciated of those jobs. Trust me when I tell you, your carrier is working his/her butt off to delivery your mail to you daily.
If you get the chance, show your carrier your appreciation. Offer a bottle of water in the heat - a cookie (cause most of them don't take time to eat) - a Christmas card - anything which might show your appreciation will be remembered and will brighten your carriers day. 

[amyDAST]

I recently completed the training to be a city carrier for the USPS. After seeing the back end of the operation, I can tell you it is an astounding organization. Like most of you probably do, I just took for granted getting mail in my mailbox at my home every day. Now, it boggles my mind the volume of mail which is handled so efficiently by so many different people.
There are many different jobs at the USPS and carrier is one of the  most under appreciated of those jobs. Trust me when I tell you, your carrier is working his/her butt off to delivery your mail to you daily.
If you get the chance, show your carrier your appreciation. Offer a bottle of water in the heat - a cookie (cause most of them don't take time to eat) - a Christmas card - anything which might show your appreciation will be remembered and will brighten your carriers day. 

That is really sweet! My neighbor always gives the post office, trash men & electric company meter readers Christmas cards, I always thought it was because she was older, lived alone with no family around. I might have to follow in her footsteps. We take for granted people who only do their jobs for us to live a day to day life. Thank you for pointing this out!

[patriciaeclevenger]

Thank you for the insight and best of luck at your new job! My mail carrier is wonderful. She's so sweet, often comes when I'm walking the dog in the afternoon, and I always have something for her during the holidays but I appreciate the reminder about other ways we may show our appreciation (water on a hot day, a snack, smile, etc.).

[oldbuddy]

Brings back memories from the early 60's when I was a mail carrier for 6th Army Headquarters in San Francisco and picked up mail every day from the post office on base to sort and deliver. I drove a panel truck and delivered all the heavy packages.

[betlynjua]

Even though I have never seen the whole operation from the inside, not a day goes by where I don't appreciate the hard work these men and women do.

Just today I received the two packages that I ordered online.  When they were delivered to my porch, I thanked the carrier and told him that he made my day.  He also made my cats' day as well.  One of the packages is for them.

So he was happy and I was appreciative. 

[Nancy5]

Thank you for reminding us.  I have to admit I take the mail person, UPS driver and Fedex drivers for granted.  From now on, they will get water in the heat, a gift at Christmas and my respect and gratitude.

[mrsmere]

It seems like a lot of work.  I also give the drivers water etc especially when the temps are high.

[countrygirl12]

There is a lot that goes in to most every job.  When you mail is scattered all over the county and you do not get important pieces of mail because it is put in a neighbor's box and they just keep it or throw it away it is hard to not get irritated.

[mgint]

hey they get the job done handle lots of mail and packages.

[themrs13]

That is so true, I just look for my mail and not think about the wonderful people that have the job of delivering it to me ... i guess i need to start.

[southernhorizons]

I've seen many complaints online about the poor job that some of the postal workers do, but ours are wonderful. I never thought of offering them water or a cookie, though.

[Skyisbluetoday]

They do work and I appreciate what they do!

[luvh8tragedy87]

I can only imagine what a huge operation it is. I very rarely have anything that goes "missing" so I'm appreciative of what they do. We've had more than a few good postal workers, both here in CO and back when we lived in UT. Then we've had some not so good ones who you can tell really don't care.

[ktheodos]

I can't imagine what it must be like behind the scenes....glad you have gained a lot from the experience. Thanks for sharing!

[jenniferhoder]

Anyone who works in SERVICE should be appreciated every opportunity you get to say it!