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New postie. Struggling! Help

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Si9975
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New postie. Struggling! Help

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Hello, I started this week but have relocated to where my job is so I do not know the area in the slightest :0/ so far I've just been pointed what street is where. What do I do when I'm left on my own. Really worried as I have no idea how to get around etc ......

Not struggling with anything else just that
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Re: New postie. Struggling! Help

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Download Google Maps on Android or IPhone it has a satnav feature and that will help. Or go analogue and buy a A-Z of the local area.
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Re: New postie. Struggling! Help

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Just seems so rushed when we are out there in shared vans ..... Obviously they know straight away where they are going ... I don't and I'm worried it might affect the way they see me :0(
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Si9975 wrote:Just seems so rushed when we are out there in shared vans ..... Obviously they know straight away where they are going ... I don't and I'm worried it might affect the way they see me :0(

When I first started we were singletons and its amazing how quick you pick up the duties. I wouldn't frett too much about it, we have all been there. Just remember what you feel like now when you turn into a crusty posty with a limp :wink:
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Re: New postie. Struggling! Help

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Join the club, this happens to me as well at least a couple of times a week. Just try not to panic and if you don't finish on time take it back.
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Barbel wrote:Join the club, this happens to me as well at least a couple of times a week. Just try not to panic and if you don't finish on time take it back.
But don't forget to follow the correct procedure.
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Re: New postie. Struggling! Help

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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
Barbel wrote:Join the club, this happens to me as well at least a couple of times a week. Just try not to panic and if you don't finish on time take it back.
But don't forget to follow the correct procedure.
Yes, I do tell them before I go out that I may not be able to complete.