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Mailmen And Their Place In Society

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By George Dodson


Mark Twain mentioned the manual method in which mail was carried back in the day. Since then, mail has become a very important part of our lives. As a kid, I waited for hours on end to receive the most minute of items in the mail.

The last ten years have seen great changes. Computers and the internet do a lot for us that mail used to do. There is still a fair share of reliance on snail mail though at present.Mail carriers are still an important part of many peoples lives.

The functions of mail carriers.

They hand out mail and less regularly, packaged items.

What are the benefits of being a mail carrier?

One doesnt have to be qualified.For those in that category, it means you can get a good paying job even if you didnt graduate. The pay is sufficient in some countries. The annual salary starts with $25000 usually. Those who have been doing the job for some time can command salaries of up to $60000 per annum.

Mail carriers being a members of the federal employee health benefits program means they access to an excellent retirement scheme. They get many perks such as social security benefits, savings and life insurance among others. Mail carriers constantly on the move get the advantage of physical exercise. They get to relish the air and being in the open. They expand their social circumstances they are always meeting new people on their rounds. Since they do the same route every day, the quickly get accustomed to what needs to be done. Mail carrying allows its employees to be on the go at all times unlike regular desk jobs. Veteran postal officers can receive a lesser score on their postal service examination with no implications. This is a plus point over those who have never served in the military. For more information and advice on postal service positions, visit the USPS website. Mail carriers still have a place in their 21st century. You have the satisfaction of knowing that you helped in that endeavor.




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