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Most of the time drivers are.. driving. And the drivers have hand carts for larger or heavier items (which still have significant limits), and most packages are
by gunapologist99 3y ago
Most of the time drivers are.. driving. And the drivers have hand carts for larger or heavier items (which still have significant limits), and most packages are the size of a hard cover book. So, really, almost all of the job is driving with occasional chances to stretch your legs and deliver a small package. And the job is average of about 43 hours a week (they have very exact data on this), which is probably less than you put in and definitely not 10 hours/day.
Sounds like you have a pretty nice SWE job, perhaps in the valley? But your experience is not typical.
- moomoo11 3y agoDid a google search for ups driver downsides and literally every result is “I have chronic back pain” and a workers compensation for physical injuries. I’m sure there are downsides to swe but I’ve met swe/tech people who are 65+ and super sharp and innovative. Have you ever met a 65 yo UPS driver? Most drivers seem young.