Worth the Uphill Climb To Make "Career"
Pros
Job Security, due to the American Postal Worker's Union that cares about its members. In return, my co workers and I care about getting mail out on time, despite the roadblocks in our way.. Mail Plant is climate controlled 24/7/365, a Safe and secure place to work. If you're over 40 and been "unjustly fired" by your previous employer, USPS doesn't hold that against you. You pass the 473E exam, show up on time, follow instructions from supervisors, work together with your co-workers, and good things will come of it. Pay and benefits commensurate with other jobs in the area. Towards the top of the pay scale if you don't have a college degree. Once you make Career, eventually you will have many options to choose from in various departments of USPS.
Cons
The constant struggle we face trying to deliver mail on time. Mail Plant closings and consolidations have actually been proven to be more costly than prior to Bush's Postal Reform act of 2006. Even Congressional members are starting to see the facade this bill has perpetrated trying to pave the way for privatization of the mail by making us look like were slacking off in our duties. Some would not like working 2nd or 3rd shift(I prefer it), so if daytime work is needed, City or Rural Carrier is the way to go or find a Post Office needing Window help. Life as a PSE prior to conversion is tough, working weird hours and days and needing to be available on short notice, rarely getting the same day or days off each week, much less working the same hours from week to week