New Postwoman, starting tomorrow!

[Alo402]

Hi, I'm a 19 year old, starting as a Postwoman tomorrow! Very nervous! Any advice very welcome!

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Welcome to the mad world of being a postie. Its rewarding yet frustrating, challenging yet easy enough, you have to think on your feet but follow strict guidelines.

Best thing is to go in with an open mind and expect to be confused for a few days, however check out this thread for some useful pointers http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... =1&t=27513" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; but most won't make sense for a few days.

Welcome.

[Pinky 1]

You could try here first, a thread full of advice for 'newbies'
http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... =1&t=27513" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

.......... and welcome to the madhouse

Edit: And beaten by Teebs, again

[Alo402]

Just read some of the page, very helpful, thank you! I don't know what to wear, no uniform or anything, will I be given something?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Just read some of the page, very helpful, thank you! I don't know what to wear, no uniform or anything, will I be given something?

You'll get a high vis vest so the public know you have not nicked the post. You might get a waterproof coat if they have spare.

Ideally wear anything thats lose, warm and waterproof - don't wear denim or Jeans you'll be walking like a cowgirl after a mile or so. Try and get a cap with a peak, it shades your eyes in sunlight and keeps the rain off as well. Shoes -anything that has good support - not plimsolls.

[Alo402]

Okie dokie, will I be given a map or something to show me where to go, it's an area 5 miles from where I live.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Okie dokie, will I be given a map or something to show me where to go, it's an area 5 miles from where I live.

Perhaps - ideally though you will paired up with someone for the first few days. However a good A-Z of the local area is always useful - or Google maps/Street View if you have an Android phone.

[Alo402]

Ok, I'm being sent to different depots anyway, so I guess I'll have to build up an achieve of the area. Am I panicking for no reason? They won't just leave me to it on my first day would they?

[Pinky 1]

I don't know what to wear, no uniform or anything, will I be given something?

As your a 19 year old girl, all my possible answers to that question were all so so wrong

[Alo402]

Oh dear, I didn't mean to make it sound like that!

[fishtank]

Oh dear, I didn't mean to make it sound like that!

You didn't.
His bad.

[Alo402]

Haha, ok :-)

[Alo402]

Am I being stupid for being nervous? I don't know what to expect or how to even get in!!

[fishtank]

Am I being stupid for being nervous?

No, everybody is nervous on their first day but we're a decent bunch and it won't be anything near as bad as you think. Beware the coffee machine though, that stuff is vile...but strangely addictive.

[Alo402]

Do I get an induction?