If you like to work, have no life and money. It's for you. Eventually you'll become Regular (2.5 to 3 Years, depending on your area) and have the post offices full benefits. The thrift saving plan pays 5% matched when you open it. Warning: You will have to deal with management that does not care about you and will force you to do things you shouldn't have to do. You will also be working 60 plus hours a week, sometimes 7 days a week but ALWAYS 6 days a week. So get your rest.