Originally Posted by
Brownose74
Hello, first time poster. I started at UPS recently and I have an inquiry regarding the bid lines.
Looks like for December and January the lines are terrible for commuters. About 39 lines out of 329 are somewhat doable for those who commute. Over 150 have between 6-8 reports.
Not 1 reserve line has a block of 14 days on in a row.
Is this normal? Or is it due to peak? Or has it anything to do with this bid packet being longer?
Either way, as a commuter from the east coast this is really hurting me. My wife has a great paying job where we live and our kids are in great schools. Commuting is my only option right now. With these lines I would be lucky to see my family once during that 48 day period.
I just wanted to get some insight if this is going to be a new normal. This will be devastating for my marriage and I would rather quit my dream job than jeopardize my marriage and family.
Thanks in advanced.
So, I dug into the schedule award for November for VTOR 74ANC.
The bottom four awards on the VTOR which takes you to about 140 from the bottom.
most junior... one 6 day trip / 6 days of reserve
one 6 day trip / 6 days of reserve
one 6 day trip / 6 days of reserve
one 8 day trip / one 7 day trip
The last trip had significant carry out - which could lead to conflict. So, either try to carve out more time off or more pay.
Granted November is only a 28 day bid period - we normally have 56 day bid periods.
So, two reports in one month with 10-12 days off between the above trips / reserve. Granted - VTOR is tough because you know your schedule only a few days before the bid period starts. Which could be tough if you are on a long trip that takes you right to the end of the current bid period....and your VTOR award is another long trip that starts at the beginning of the new bid period.
I understand your frustrations - but stick it out.