I’m almost 6 months into being a CCA. At first I was just bad at the job but surely, I got better! I still want to improve on speed but accuracy is most important to me. I’ve lost 40 lbs and am better financially because of USPS. I can’t complain
I opted for a late start date…3 weeks from officially being hired. (A week from now!) Your videos have helped me a LOT. One thing that im nervous about is the fact that i have court in the middle of February..im nervous they wont let me take that day off…who do i talk to?!? I HAVE to be there.
After 2 weeks of cca I am finishing earlier managers are seeing improvements, and my review may have not been the best but they said they will keep me … so hoping to have a better 60 day review
Congrats to you! This is my second week as a CCA and I must say that my OJI was terrible, nasty and set me up for failure. Even though she was nasty, I’m not going to let her deter me from succeeding, becoming regular and making the money I need to make. This advice was refreshing because it’s all new to me. I’m now training one day tomorrow with a much more patient carrier.
Im a regular already and I have the worst route in the station .. I had tough one today. It was raining all day and it’s Monday so mail was heavy today, 13 trays of mail just my route. And the. I had a pivot too. Really needed this video. Thanks
What a great channel! Nick, you are so encouraging and positively driven, all success to your in your endeavors! 'm a PSE clerk (10 months), and I like to listen to USPS videos. I like to learn about all the different positions at the post office.
Started CCA Year and a Half ago, started in March at the end of the snow. 10 Grand in credit card debt. Made a lot of mistakes in the beginning, I would pray for days when I would be brought in to do Express. Routes 8 and 28 made me a mailman, learned to case everyday, eventually got a bid on Route 28. Not the hardest route but not the easiest either. When I started there was 4 CCA's. Now we have 7. At one point we had 12, but a few quit because the job is too hard, not enough hours, they were even telling them not to show up on Amazon Sundays. At the time when I started, I was very angry and had to keep it in check because other CCA's were treated like gold while CCA's like me were dragged through the muck. Now I'm glad I went through the muck because it made me a better mailman, and now I don't have to Kowtow to every management request. If you are a CCA now, show management you want to be there and work, and don't bitch, it will make you a better mailman and YOU WILL GET HOURS. I'm now only 1 grand in debt and I have my own route.
Nick I am in the same situation and have the same mindset coming in... IT HAS TO BE THIS... I HAVE TO GET THIS DONE NO MATTER WHAT! Thank you for this!
@jackschitt5468 I'm just curious,With all the overtime and working 10+ hrs and not knowing when you're going to get out, does the job take away time/energy to even go to the gym? I love to work out 5-6 days a week.
Thanks for breaking down the ride up Nick, much appreciated! My shadow day is tomorrow, my first day of the rest of my life... can't wait, brother, I'm ready to learn this craft and grind. Always enjoy your content, you da man!
Man… we have a route 31 in my town too. No one will take it. We’ve had regulars transfer over thinking it was sweet, then try to get off of it once they realize what they signed up for. But I agree, get on those hard routes, because the light ones will be cake when you have to carry them
Im 3rd on my CCA seniority list hopefully soon I’ll be converted over been watching your videos since I started applying really helped me along the way. Keep up the great work really appreciate it
I appreciate your content man, glad to see it’s working out well for you! For what it’s worth, the market is on the verge of collapse, don’t know your living situation, but if you can wait another year or so you’ll get a far better deal, best of luck either way!
I've started since December 17. It's been rough so far. That is true about the hard route thing that you said.I'm dealing with that now but luckily the new manager seen it and tell the supervisor's everyone that started Dec 17 at my station to be retraining because the OJI train us all wrong and need more training on the hard route etc.
I'm a mail processing clerk for peak season and I just recently applied to be a CCA. I scored a 98 and submitted my information for my motor vehicle record search so hopefully I hear back soon👍
@@solodolo6018 i scored a 97 and filling out my motor vehicle record search they sent out to me today. after you sent yours how long did you wait for the cca offer to hit? also congratulations
I just sent in my application yesterday and now on the pre hire list. Do you know how long it usually takes to get off the pre hire list? I got a 99 on my exam.
Nick your a great man! Please brother I know A nice neighborhood is the dream but for now pretend the overtime isn’t there. It’s not guaranteed for years ahead. We are getting into a recession and I would hate to see you fall into the bankers trap. The bank loves when people depend on them for numbers. You have a good head on your shoulders so I’m sure you will do great either way. Just thought I’d throw that out there. Have a good New Year 👍
Thanku so much .. I am starting my orientation date on February 22, 2023.. wanted to know when should I put in my 2 weeks notice for my job ..or do they go over that with u . In orientation.
@MailmanNick yeah I would agree. I was getting paid more per hour as a warehouse forklift operator but working night shift and just standing in one spot for hours on end was taking a toll on my body. At least as a carrier I get to be outside moving around.
@@deft1abc1 I agree... I was a forklift operator for 10 years making more money... I just didn't like being in a warehouse around the same people everyday... It got repetitive
@@MailmanNick I'm a new CCA, heard that NALC is discussing raising starting wages to $32/hr and getting rid of CCA position so people can go right into regular.
@MailmanNick How are you able to balance being an MMA Fighter with being a Postal Carrier? As a fellow Martial Artist (Judo), I'd love to know how I can still train while working at the Post Office. I'm looking to become a USPS employee.
Right now I’m waiting for clearance from NC through HR. I never received training just here’s the keys deliver parcels. I applied to a PO where I live.I know will start over. I just need training. TY for the videos. What is 204b?
I've applied to 3 different positions twice this weekend, once on Christmas Eve, another on Christmas day. About 24 hours later the system sends an automated response saying "You do not meet the eligibility or suitability of this position, we encourage you to apply for other positions more suited for you" or something along those lines. My buddy that works at the post office is baffled and so am I, because we know there's not a human manually rejecting them, and we can't figure out what exactly is wrong. I have a completely clean record, and I have a clean driving record. Have you or anyone seen this, and maybe know what I could possible be doing wrong?
@@MailmanNick Yeah he's gonna ask his postmaster tomorrow, and I'm going to call in and see if I can have someone look to see exactly what is holding me up. It makes no sense. I even took off that I was a veteran on one of them to see if it could be something with that, no luck. I'm puzzled!
@@MailmanNick BTW I actually realized that I had read a question wrong and reported that I wasn't a US citizen. Assessment was went to me on the last one I filled out.
Usually that auto-decline happens if you mistakenly check a yes/no button wrong. That happened to me once when I accidentally checked "yes" to the 'at-fault accident in the past 3 years' question. Baffled, I applied to the same posting again, made sure I correctly answered yes to all the 'are you willing to...' questions and no to all the disqulifying questions. I mean, don't lie, just make sure you're carefully reading the questions above all those yes/no radio buttons.
Im getting fired for the second time January 5th. Congrats man, it’s good to be on the other end of the two years! Your videos really helped me through the process. Thank you 👏🏼
Hey man. Right now I'm currently in the process of trying to apply. I'm currently working at one place that isn't my cup of tea ngl. It's a lot of hard heavy lifting labor in the heat all day. And the pay isn't even good. I'm not one to complain but I'm really just working there to do my time and get into a specific union but right now I'm just not enjoying it if I'm being honest. I've actually heard good things about USPS, my uncle does it as a career and made a decent living out of it. Would you recommend it? I actually do have some prior office work experience through the military so I'm not sure if that would benefit me. Any info is appreciated, thanks.
@@MailmanNick Awesome. Well I'll definitely be looking into it. I was actually a mail orderly in the military so I'm hoping that would help benefit in some way. From what I've heard through my uncle I think I'd enjoy this job more than my current one. Granted, every job has its own sucky moments and you start at the bottom. But that goes for anything and should be expected. Thanks for the info.
Hey, Nick, I have a question what if you take the CCA position and it doesn't work out? If you resign what are the revocations of resigning; can you apply for something else or is your career within the USPS over because you resigned?
One more question, I’m slow as hell when they give me a route for the first time and my co workers end up having to help me. Is it normal to be very slow with learning a new route?
Most people should stay away from this job. It would be a good gig if young and just starting out But if you are over 45 years old and have a family I don't feel it's worth it. I tried it at 53 years old and I'm in pretty good shape. Walking 10-13 miles a shift takes a toll very fast. Could hardly walk and spent most of my off time icing my knees.
Walking 12+ hours a day, sometimes without a break, in bad Midwest weather, carrying heavy packages and mail, 6/7 days a week. I was a former mma fighter and my knees were not prepared to take this beating.
I start Wednesday. My goals are to lose weight and get out of credit card debit and not give up. I am 35 am I going to be on the older side of a new employee?
I’m 54, just spent 15 months as a CCA. Converted to a regular on Nov. 5th. “Old” is a mind set. Take control of your mind, dictate your goals to your mind. Then put your efforts into your goals. Go get it! 💪🏻👍🏻
I love the positivity on here! I should have never looked at the USPS reddit page it's the opposite. Im ready to go. I cant wait to know what im doing out there, im ready to soak everything up and get my body off a forklift and back in shape. These videos, a couple of David Goggins videos, have me ready to go. 2023 going to be a good year.
I was a mha for the holidays...my end date was 12/31 but they extended us til 1/13 I got called back 1/26 for the mha position ...i accepted it and was suppose to start 2/11 ...but i applied for cca on 1/29 and just got a call today to start that position ...I turned down the mha only because I work better by myself and I didn't like the drama...I hope I made a good decision lol because I start cca orientation 2/27...I feel like I turned down a career job to start all over ...please tell me I made a good decision lol
i get mad all the time. one time i forgot to deliver the flats for a part of the route. I was like damn!!!! i was so mad i wasted like 30 minutes just going back lol
@@MailmanNick hire on as a regular? Im coming from 8 year on the railroad, I have eight years in on the Railroad in my seniority still sucks. Also, if I may ask, did Usps furlough?
Would you be willing to do a video call with someone looking to start and needs advice. I’m currently delivering pizza making 50k a year. Super easy. Cash every day. I’d appreciate if you could get back with me. Thanks man!!
@@MailmanNick it’s super easy just a lot of miles on my personal vehicle. Dead end job and I’m 28. Scared to leave this easy money for USPS. But absolutely brother will do. What’s your Instagram.
@@MailmanNick If you did indeed made a profit after real estate commissions .. then it will be tax free - the first $250,000 gains. Hopefully you made a profit after you sell it. I am sure your interest rate is much lower than what you will get today , around 6.5 % for a 30 year fixed rate. I refinanced my garage townhouse a few years ago and got a 2.25 % rate... I was lucky. In general you can get a house loan about 3 times your salary (or household income if 2 people are buying it)... so if you made $75000 per year .. that is a $225,000 loan .. amt you can borrow for another house.
@@jimmywalters3071 I have a basement I don't even use so I plan on downsizing a bit. I called the lender today I told him I want $185k max. In Illinois suburbs that can get me something decent in a good area. I don't need 3 levels if it's just me but I do plan on stopping dating around eventually so still want a decent amount of space.
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Great video. I start OJI next week. Doing my second Amazon Sunday tomorrow. I am so grateful for this opportunity and treat it one day at a time.
I’m almost 6 months into being a CCA. At first I was just bad at the job but surely, I got better! I still want to improve on speed but accuracy is most important to me. I’ve lost 40 lbs and am better financially because of USPS. I can’t complain
whats your schedule like??
I'm truly stressed out I'm a cca I start my first day tomorrow I'm 420 pounds I hope they keep me 🙏
@@PEACEANDLOVETOOALLhow are you doing?
Starting at the end of this month!
I opted for a late start date…3 weeks from officially being hired. (A week from now!) Your videos have helped me a LOT. One thing that im nervous about is the fact that i have court in the middle of February..im nervous they wont let me take that day off…who do i talk to?!? I HAVE to be there.
Tell them you have jury duty
After 2 weeks of cca I am finishing earlier managers are seeing improvements, and my review may have not been the best but they said they will keep me … so hoping to have a better 60 day review
I’m doing the hardest route, stair master,
Congrats to you! This is my second week as a CCA and I must say that my OJI was terrible, nasty and set me up for failure. Even though she was nasty, I’m not going to let her deter me from succeeding, becoming regular and making the money I need to make. This advice was refreshing because it’s all new to me. I’m now training one day tomorrow with a much more patient carrier.
Im a regular already and I have the worst route in the station .. I had tough one today. It was raining all day and it’s Monday so mail was heavy today, 13 trays of mail just my route. And the. I had a pivot too. Really needed this video. Thanks
Thank you. Waiting on my background check and trying not to psych myself out before i even start. Keeping my eye on the end goal.
What a great channel! Nick, you are so encouraging and positively driven, all success to your in your endeavors! 'm a PSE clerk (10 months), and I like to listen to USPS videos. I like to learn about all the different positions at the post office.
Started CCA Year and a Half ago, started in March at the end of the snow. 10 Grand in credit card debt. Made a lot of mistakes in the beginning, I would pray for days when I would be brought in to do Express. Routes 8 and 28 made me a mailman, learned to case everyday, eventually got a bid on Route 28. Not the hardest route but not the easiest either. When I started there was 4 CCA's. Now we have 7. At one point we had 12, but a few quit because the job is too hard, not enough hours, they were even telling them not to show up on Amazon Sundays. At the time when I started, I was very angry and had to keep it in check because other CCA's were treated like gold while CCA's like me were dragged through the muck. Now I'm glad I went through the muck because it made me a better mailman, and now I don't have to Kowtow to every management request. If you are a CCA now, show management you want to be there and work, and don't bitch, it will make you a better mailman and YOU WILL GET HOURS. I'm now only 1 grand in debt and I have my own route.
Thank you much appreciated 👍
Nick I am in the same situation and have the same mindset coming in... IT HAS TO BE THIS... I HAVE TO GET THIS DONE NO MATTER WHAT! Thank you for this!
Don't get discouraged keep improving
I'm starting my cca orientation soon. If walking all day is the biggest complaint, that seems like a walk in a park for me.
The biggest complaint for me is weather and manageable
@@MailmanNick I'm in Northern California. So it won't be too bad. Though once in awhile the weather does get out of control.
@jackschitt5468 I live in the north pole, aka Minneapolis. Multiple days in the winter here are below zero. I start in two days. May god help me 🙏🏿
@@joskyyebo good luck. It's October but still in the high 80s here in Northern California
@jackschitt5468 I'm just curious,With all the overtime and working 10+ hrs and not knowing when you're going to get out, does the job take away time/energy to even go to the gym? I love to work out 5-6 days a week.
Thanks nick for your advice I’m staring orientation tomorrow nervous to start but I’m ready,all for my kids… loved your videos 10:20
Thanks for breaking down the ride up Nick, much appreciated! My shadow day is tomorrow, my first day of the rest of my life... can't wait, brother, I'm ready to learn this craft and grind. Always enjoy your content, you da man!
How is it going my 1st day is tomorrow
Great advice Nick congrats on the promotion well deserved!
It'll be official soon
Man… we have a route 31 in my town too. No one will take it. We’ve had regulars transfer over thinking it was sweet, then try to get off of it once they realize what they signed up for. But I agree, get on those hard routes, because the light ones will be cake when you have to carry them
Every route is easy since I'm used to tough routes
Im 3rd on my CCA seniority list hopefully soon I’ll be converted over been watching your videos since I started applying really helped me along the way. Keep up the great work really appreciate it
I appreciate your content man, glad to see it’s working out well for you! For what it’s worth, the market is on the verge of collapse, don’t know your living situation, but if you can wait another year or so you’ll get a far better deal, best of luck either way!
I start Oct 11th I pray peace and prosperity to everyone who is trying to find their way on this journey
I pray for everyone on any journey they are on
@rahmatnaimali9997 Hey, I start Oct 14th, wanna stay in touch and help keep each other motivated to stick with it? Anyone else want in on this?
@@suzannecarter6713I start in 2 days 🫤
@@suzannecarter6713 I’m for it just keep your head down and rest when you can
Blessings to you with the new townhome! 🙏🏾
Just sent in my application to the mortgage company 🙏🏼 it's gonna be a busy few months
I've started since December 17. It's been rough so far. That is true about the hard route thing that you said.I'm dealing with that now but luckily the new manager seen it and tell the supervisor's everyone that started Dec 17 at my station to be retraining because the OJI train us all wrong and need more training on the hard route etc.
Hopefully I can get back into the post office sometime.
Doesn't hurt to try
Quick tip: If a mailbox is frozen shut, punch the front to unstick it.
It also works great as a stress relief for those moments that you get to a mailbox that can barely fit a postcard.
Be careful you don't break the mailbox
@@MailmanNick I don’t do mma so I think the boxes will be fine. I’ve ripped the handle off a frozen one. A little punch works better.
I'm a mail processing clerk for peak season and I just recently applied to be a CCA. I scored a 98 and submitted my information for my motor vehicle record search so hopefully I hear back soon👍
Got an email for a CCA job offer today and accepted it and I won't have to do my background again as it's been less then 90 days since I last did it 🙌
How do you know your score? I took the online got offered the job start on the 21st of this month, it just told me I passed
@@ElizabethMBoyd go to the end of your application and there should be your score
@@solodolo6018 i scored a 97 and filling out my motor vehicle record search they sent out to me today. after you sent yours how long did you wait for the cca offer to hit? also congratulations
@@judy9528me too I just sent my motor vehicle search .. how long did they take to let you know ?
nick, i just got hired as a CCA and just finished fingerprint and first day of orientation, but i can't sign up for health insurance. Why is that?
CCA's have different health insurance than career employees
I just sent in my application yesterday and now on the pre hire list. Do you know how long it usually takes to get off the pre hire list? I got a 99 on my exam.
The whole process took me 4 months
Congrats on being a career just got my orientation start date for a cca in mid January and delivering pizza until then lol
Hey Nick, I received my onboarding email and EIN. It's official.
Nick your a great man! Please brother I know A nice neighborhood is the dream but for now pretend the overtime isn’t there. It’s not guaranteed for years ahead. We are getting into a recession and I would hate to see you fall into the bankers trap. The bank loves when people depend on them for numbers. You have a good head on your shoulders so I’m sure you will do great either way. Just thought I’d throw that out there. Have a good New Year 👍
Yes in a good area but I'm looking to also downsize so my mortgage will be cheaper. I'll always get a second job if overtime ever dries up.
I have a basement I rarely use
@@MailmanNick oh gotcha! Hope it all works out bro 👍🙏
“Don’t treat me like a 204B” i loved it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I got offered cca but theres only 1 day orientation and 1 day llv training. 🤷🏻♀️
It's usually a few days
Mistakes are learning opportunities. 💪🏻
Almost done with my first year about to take my break in feb how do they do the leave time that I’ve accumulated I have almost 3 weeks leave?
Cashes out
Thanku so much .. I am starting my orientation date on February 22, 2023.. wanted to know when should I put in my 2 weeks notice for my job ..or do they go over that with u . In orientation.
I would when you go to academy
It's funny how most people think mail carriers must have one of the most chill jobs out there when in reality its the complete and utter opposite 😆
It's chaos we are underpaid honestly
@MailmanNick yeah I would agree. I was getting paid more per hour as a warehouse forklift operator but working night shift and just standing in one spot for hours on end was taking a toll on my body. At least as a carrier I get to be outside moving around.
@@deft1abc1 I agree... I was a forklift operator for 10 years making more money... I just didn't like being in a warehouse around the same people everyday... It got repetitive
@HolyQuRan89 that's exactly how I felt.
@@MailmanNick I'm a new CCA, heard that NALC is discussing raising starting wages to $32/hr and getting rid of CCA position so people can go right into regular.
Really great video thank you
@MailmanNick How are you able to balance being an MMA Fighter with being a Postal Carrier? As a fellow Martial Artist (Judo), I'd love to know how I can still train while working at the Post Office. I'm looking to become a USPS employee.
I rarely train anymore. This job takes a lot out of you. It's possible but I put my all into the job
Right now I’m waiting for clearance from NC through HR. I never received training just here’s the keys deliver parcels. I applied to a PO where I live.I know will start over. I just need training. TY for the videos. What is 204b?
A carrier that does supervisor duties
I got the termination overturned to resignation today. The Union EEO helped me. I can apply. I’ll do it later no rush.
I've applied to 3 different positions twice this weekend, once on Christmas Eve, another on Christmas day. About 24 hours later the system sends an automated response saying "You do not meet the eligibility or suitability of this position, we encourage you to apply for other positions more suited for you" or something along those lines. My buddy that works at the post office is baffled and so am I, because we know there's not a human manually rejecting them, and we can't figure out what exactly is wrong. I have a completely clean record, and I have a clean driving record. Have you or anyone seen this, and maybe know what I could possible be doing wrong?
I've never heard of that. The people we hire means they'll take anyone
@@MailmanNick Yeah he's gonna ask his postmaster tomorrow, and I'm going to call in and see if I can have someone look to see exactly what is holding me up. It makes no sense. I even took off that I was a veteran on one of them to see if it could be something with that, no luck. I'm puzzled!
@@MailmanNick BTW I actually realized that I had read a question wrong and reported that I wasn't a US citizen. Assessment was went to me on the last one I filled out.
Usually that auto-decline happens if you mistakenly check a yes/no button wrong. That happened to me once when I accidentally checked "yes" to the 'at-fault accident in the past 3 years' question. Baffled, I applied to the same posting again, made sure I correctly answered yes to all the 'are you willing to...' questions and no to all the disqulifying questions. I mean, don't lie, just make sure you're carefully reading the questions above all those yes/no radio buttons.
@@gregjones9167 yeah I realized I accidentally said I wasn't a citizen because I read it wrong. Immediately sent the quiz to me afterwards.
Im getting fired for the second time January 5th. Congrats man, it’s good to be on the other end of the two years! Your videos really helped me through the process. Thank you 👏🏼
If I apply to usps and they offer me the job so I decline it, will it affect me if I want to work in the future?
No
Is your office small and if so. Did you get hours.? Like did they send you home early.?
My office has 63 routes total and I get minimum 10 hours a day
Hey man. Right now I'm currently in the process of trying to apply. I'm currently working at one place that isn't my cup of tea ngl. It's a lot of hard heavy lifting labor in the heat all day. And the pay isn't even good. I'm not one to complain but I'm really just working there to do my time and get into a specific union but right now I'm just not enjoying it if I'm being honest. I've actually heard good things about USPS, my uncle does it as a career and made a decent living out of it. Would you recommend it? I actually do have some prior office work experience through the military so I'm not sure if that would benefit me. Any info is appreciated, thanks.
It's a great career. At first it's basically like an apprenticeship but top pay is pretty good and the overtime is nice
@@MailmanNick Awesome. Well I'll definitely be looking into it. I was actually a mail orderly in the military so I'm hoping that would help benefit in some way. From what I've heard through my uncle I think I'd enjoy this job more than my current one. Granted, every job has its own sucky moments and you start at the bottom. But that goes for anything and should be expected. Thanks for the info.
Hey Nick! What did you mean by getting on that dental within the first 60 days? Do we have to go somewhere and sign up?
Lite blue or else you won't be able to get insurance
Hey, Nick, I have a question what if you take the CCA position and it doesn't work out? If you resign what are the revocations of resigning; can you apply for something else or is your career within the USPS over because you resigned?
If you resigned the right way, you can come back.
Can you please tell me how many days of orientation, LLV training and , academy thanks ,they are going to payed me for those days right ?
Yes and it's like 2 weeks total
1st day today and I miss all my flats for 1 apt and missed packages
I was also trying to be fast but realized accuracy is more important
Great informative video
How many stops do y’all usually have when I was working for ups it was around 200
Depends it's usually 100/route sometimes we do 2
You still haven’t made regular?
Unfortunately not
Bro I made regular after 1-1/2 year. WTH is up with your city?
@@rotweiler18 I can't say the reason on here but there's issues I'll say that
Well hopefully it’ll happen for you soon. Keep up the good work.
One more question, I’m slow as hell when they give me a route for the first time and my co workers end up having to help me. Is it normal to be very slow with learning a new route?
Yes. Speed comes with experience and time
As a cca how long will they case for you?
Our office has been doing that for a while. Unless you have a hold down you don't case
@@MailmanNick doesn’t casing help you kinda learn the route too?
@@rhonda4407 doing the route helps you case. Casing is the hardest part
So brother why you have 5 days break in service ? You already become PTF last year
If you're a PTF already you don't get a break in service. After your second break in service no matter what you turn PTF.
I have my orientation January 4th! You are a great help sir! Thank you 🙏🏾
I have orientation the same day! 🎉
@@2012mikejim cali?
@@2012mikejim Me too!!
Where at? Me too
@@dianafisher8207 cali in the IE
Most people should stay away from this job. It would be a good gig if young and just starting out But if you are over 45 years old and have a family I don't feel it's worth it. I tried it at 53 years old and I'm in pretty good shape. Walking 10-13 miles a shift takes a toll very fast. Could hardly walk and spent most of my off time icing my knees.
Just like any blue collar job. If I was in my 50's I'm not gonna be looking to do any manual labor.
True. I wanted to give it a try. It's too physical and mentally demanding for me. Would be a great job for someone young and willing to grind.
Mail man Nick sounds nice
Hey Nick I have 2 CCA positions in process. One says offer phase -ext and the other says pre hire list. Is that normal?
Yes
U got the job! Congratulations
@@Ladyluck5 I hope so🙏🏽
What are the physical hard part of it?
Walking 12+ hours a day, sometimes without a break, in bad Midwest weather, carrying heavy packages and mail, 6/7 days a week. I was a former mma fighter and my knees were not prepared to take this beating.
@@MailmanNick question? Do you start off on feet or car?
@@uddinmonir1984 depends on the routes at your office
@Mailman Nick now I'm thinking twice should I even start working for usps
@@uddinmonir1984 why?
I would try to live in indiana...over Illinois. ...due to lower taxes and better govt.
It's on my list of options. Dyer Indiana is around 30 minutes from work.
I start Wednesday. My goals are to lose weight and get out of credit card debit and not give up. I am 35 am I going to be on the older side of a new employee?
I’m 33 lol. We’re good. There’s people from all walks of life! Good luck!
I’m 54, just spent 15 months as a CCA. Converted to a regular on Nov. 5th. “Old” is a mind set. Take control of your mind, dictate your goals to your mind. Then put your efforts into your goals. Go get it! 💪🏻👍🏻
We have an RCA in his 50's. Don't worry about age.
I love the positivity on here! I should have never looked at the USPS reddit page it's the opposite. Im ready to go. I cant wait to know what im doing out there, im ready to soak everything up and get my body off a forklift and back in shape. These videos, a couple of David Goggins videos, have me ready to go. 2023 going to be a good year.
@@bodhi419 reddit is filled with negative pussies who have no idea what hard work is and what the real world is like.
I was a mha for the holidays...my end date was 12/31 but they extended us til 1/13 I got called back 1/26 for the mha position ...i accepted it and was suppose to start 2/11 ...but i applied for cca on 1/29 and just got a call today to start that position ...I turned down the mha only because I work better by myself and I didn't like the drama...I hope I made a good decision lol because I start cca orientation 2/27...I feel like I turned down a career job to start all over ...please tell me I made a good decision lol
You'll make good $ that's for sure
is it true i shouldnt be going as fast as i can? im always rushing everything.
i get mad all the time. one time i forgot to deliver the flats for a part of the route. I was like damn!!!! i was so mad i wasted like 30 minutes just going back lol
@@danielalcala5958 in your 90 days speed is everything. After play it safe
Be safe!
When does seniority start for CCA?
Your hire date
@@MailmanNick hire on as a regular? Im coming from 8 year on the railroad, I have eight years in on the Railroad in my seniority still sucks. Also, if I may ask, did Usps furlough?
@@ralval5376 you get a seniority date as a CCA. You'll have more seniority over people getting hired after you
How much is your cca pay this year?
Just made a video about it
Does your score on the exam determines what your starting pay will be?
Not at all
What is casing?
Putting mail In delivery order
I need a don't treat me like a 204 B t shirt lol
I might be making some we will see
Would you be willing to do a video call with someone looking to start and needs advice. I’m currently delivering pizza making 50k a year. Super easy. Cash every day. I’d appreciate if you could get back with me. Thanks man!!
That's actually pretty good for delivering pizzas. I need to do a Livestream soon. You can always message me on Instagram
@@MailmanNick it’s super easy just a lot of miles on my personal vehicle. Dead end job and I’m 28. Scared to leave this easy money for USPS. But absolutely brother will do. What’s your Instagram.
@@MailmanNick found your Instagram lol thank you
Next year you’ll be at 6 figures
My pay will go up I'll definitely hit over $80k
@@MailmanNick are you talking about base pay? This my first year I’m hittin $75,000 before taxes
@@kesodabul gross pay
So you will sell your house after owning it for only 2 years or you are only renting it ?
Selling it under 2 years. I'll have to pay capital gains tax but I need to move to a better area so when the weather gets nicer I'm out
@@MailmanNick If you did indeed made a profit after real estate commissions .. then it will be tax free - the first $250,000 gains. Hopefully you made a profit after you sell it. I am sure your interest rate is much lower than what you will get today , around 6.5 % for a 30 year fixed rate. I refinanced my garage townhouse a few years ago and got a 2.25 % rate... I was lucky. In general you can get a house loan about 3 times your salary (or household income if 2 people are buying it)... so if you made $75000 per year .. that is a $225,000 loan .. amt you can borrow for another house.
@@jimmywalters3071 I have a basement I don't even use so I plan on downsizing a bit. I called the lender today I told him I want $185k max. In Illinois suburbs that can get me something decent in a good area. I don't need 3 levels if it's just me but I do plan on stopping dating around eventually so still want a decent amount of space.
@@jimmywalters3071 2% is really good
@@MailmanNick so your brother won't live with you ?
yay stay away from the post office😊👍
Please find peace. I'll be praying for you
Hey Nick I wonder how it would be to make a career in CCA as an immigrant ? Would really appreciate your reply. 👏🏽👏🏽
You need to be a citizen it's a federal job
@@MailmanNick yep I know it’s a federal job. What about Green card(permanent resident) holder willing to make a career in CCA ? 👏🏽
@@sameepthapa95 no unfortunately
Trust me you don’t want to work there.
@@marjankozovski2763 nop. I’m a hard working person who is willing to make a career in USPS CCA. 🙂🙂
I’m currently a cca been there for 3months and I feel lost 😓
It comes with time, keep learning.
@@MailmanNick thanks nick ❤️ your so right about everyday being different ..