Comments on: More on the VERA

By: T.Dung

T.Dung — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:28:29 +0000

I have only 22 years of USPS services, if I take this time early out.
I won’t have much. Without penalty, about $500/ month after health, survivor deduction. But I already make up my mind. I am ready to go. Enough is enough. Get out the hell.

By: Suzie W

Suzie W — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:00:07 +0000

The Devil is a liar. After 27 years and all the BS they put you through the least they can offer you is a cash incentive. No cash, 3 more years of suffering for me.

By: Bubbles

Bubbles — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:00:15 +0000

Some people are saying we old people shouldn’t be so greedy, but how much is my 62% going to cover my living expenses when I am 75 or 85 with the economy so questionable. Inflation may not last that long, but a lot of people are suggesting that globabl warming will start another round of economic hardship in the next ten years. No one knows. Better to have a cushion. Leaving the PO to work somewhere else isn’t practical. Other companies don’t want to hire old people in spite of age discrimination accusations. I’m entitled to stay. I’ve earned it. Also, if I quit; they abolish my job. They won’t repost it. No one gets it.

By: Patti Mathis

Patti Mathis — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:27:36 +0000

Heard a nasty rumor this week that OPM did NOT approve VERA for carriers.

Anyone hear anything?

By: Bob D

Bob D — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:39:10 +0000

If U can wait till the next cola and/or raise and get a good paying PT or FT and have your health it depends, but the way things are going downhill and the eroding workplace environment like in Elmira and Ithaca NY and the lack of decent customer service it does not look good, at 56 under FERS a supplemental, look it over look at what is the final offer and then an individual decision.

By: Milkshake

Milkshake — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:15:20 +0000

Anyone that takes this offer is just stupid, you lose they win. The PO will save 1 million per person that takes this offer, and you will lose some percentage of your penison.
I have 33 yrs and 54yrs old with 11 month’s to 55, now why would I go without any incentive. Sure it’s a HELL hole to work at the PO but I’ve worked here this long I surley can make it for 11 more months and get my penison with no losses.
Hope you all say no until a better offer is made.

By: Can Go!

Can Go! — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:42:19 +0000

I will go when I want to go! Keep the money keep your VERA keep your offer! I started this job when it was the Post Office Department not the Postal Service. The way I see it will soon be the Post Office Department again back under the government were it belongs. This will save $ getting rid of the 1000 newly created jobs called board members, VP area to VP trash pickup, saving billion.

By: Postal Wife

Postal Wife — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:30:35 +0000

My husband did retire (on his 55th birthday) in a declining economy after 31 years. After suffering quietly through back, knee, neck, arm problems, a torn achilles tendon and third bundles in his last ten years, along with unshoveled sidewalks, dog bites, and the summer’s debilitating heat — he is worn out. The USPS did not acknowledge his retirement with a certificate. The only acknowledgement was a pat on the back from his appreciative manager and the good wishes of his coworkers. The union sent him a check for $100.00 and a thank you which was much appreciated. After taxes and spousal deduction, he makes $22,000 per year for the rest of his life and yes — with COLAs. This man earned his pension, which was offered to him as part of the terms of his contract with the USPS in 1978 and he is legally entitled to every penny. You may not like your union, but the NALC helped my husband retire at 55 with a small pension. We’d rather live on soup than see him die young as a result of the physical toll this employment has taken on his bodyat a later age. The USPS will continue to push you thanklessly. Support your union and strive for benefits that will allow you to survive this grueling job.

By: ONE FOOT IN

ONE FOOT IN — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:48:57 +0000

frank you need to read the regulations. Under a vera you will not have any penalties. i think you are just one of the many greedy old farts that cant let go and move aside and spread give the opprotunity to the young folks

By: Sneaky_Icehole

Sneaky_Icehole — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:01:23 +0000

I say again, why do they have to retire. They have a job and they want to do it. How can you hold that against them. I can’t say as much for alot of the younger carriers who work in my office. They could not care less about the job and most of them will tell you that they don’t care if they keep this job because it is not something they want to do. The service quality has fallen off in the past 6-8 years in conjuction with many of the CSRS carriers retiring. Does that tell you anything about the committment of alot of the newly hired carriers? If not, it should.