Hello all, I hope everyone is well. I am new here. After applying a few time I received an invite to the Orientation/exam/interview, On June 1 in Babylon .
I applied for the following posting, the 4/1- 89676, 11/17- 92039 & 4/18-93100. and received my invite on May 11. So I was surprised that I heard back quickly, but I noticed one of the attachment in the invite email had the 92039 posting attached, so my wait was around 5 months.
A little about me, I am original from NY but now reside in NJ. Mid 30's family man. I worked for the Gov't for over 10 years at the airport, left there for a law enforcement job. That didn't work out. Now I am with USPS. Not the worst job but the pay could be better. But 8 weeks of phase 1 with no pay in my situation is really tough. Plus commuting back and forth for testing, then the job it self. I still have extended family throughout the boroughs, but I still have my own family obligations .
From what I've read is to Study eat study sleep study and then study some more.
I have a few questions and concerns for anyone who may know, I read through many but not all of forum pages.
How's the job once you complete all the training?
Is there OT?
Where are the new hires usually placed to work? So I can figure out my commuting issue or should I relocate back to NY.
As I mention last years posting was attached to my invite. with last years salary rate. If and when I am successful to get this job, am I hired at last years rate or this year?
I noticed from last year to this, there was almost a 5% increase, so even though the current top pay in 6 years is $45.077 Hr. Its possible to hit that a lot sooner with the yearly increases, is that correct?
What hours for the class times,(anything in the evening)?
I appreciate any information you can relay to me, while I dive further into previous pages.
I wish everyone well.