The Role Of Mailmen In The 21 St Century

| Friday, October 4, 2013
By George Dodson


In the words of Mark Twain, In a little while all interest was taken up in stretching our necks and watching for the "pony-rider"--the fleet messenger who sped across the continent from St. Joe to Sacramento, carrying letters nineteen hundred miles in eight days! Think of that for perishable horse and human flesh and blood to do! Since then, mail has become a very important part of our lives. I can remember, as a small child, waiting for something simple that I ordered to come 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. Snail mail is still important and prominent irrespective of this.The postal services still play a huge role in society to this day.

What are their primary functions?

They sort and deliver mail and packages (occasionally) to homes and businesses.

The advantages of being a mail carrier

One doesn't have to be qualified.School leavers have ample opportunity to earn money without a degree with this profession. Mail carriers earn decent salaries in some parts of the world. The annual salary starts with $25000 usually. As you gain experience and seniority, you could be getting as much as $60,000 per year.

Postal workers are part of the federal employee health benefits program. They have an excellent retirement program as well. Various fringe benefits such as life insurance and savings are provided. They also have the benefit of free exercise if they choose to walk to deliver mail. They can feel the crisp morning and afternoon air regularly. 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. They are not tied to a desk for 8 hours a day and are free to deliver their mail. Veteran mail carriers can have a lower score on their postal service examination. 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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