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17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

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SpacePhoenix
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by SpacePhoenix »

noggin1969 wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:26
Not sure if the rules have changed, but I believe you are supposed to be out of uniform 2hrs after your shift. But if you do something in that time that reflects badly on RM you can still be conducted. OK if you pop in for a swift one on your way home, but don't settle in for a session.
Jefferson Starfish wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:32
You shouldn't wear you RM uniform when off duty:
https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/mrm/Uni ... ummary.pdf
What about when staff do their food shop on their way home after a shift?
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by Jefferson Starfish »

SpacePhoenix wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:51
noggin1969 wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:26
Not sure if the rules have changed, but I believe you are supposed to be out of uniform 2hrs after your shift. But if you do something in that time that reflects badly on RM you can still be conducted. OK if you pop in for a swift one on your way home, but don't settle in for a session.
Jefferson Starfish wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:32
You shouldn't wear you RM uniform when off duty:
https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/mrm/Uni ... ummary.pdf
What about when staff do their food shop on their way home after a shift?
Technically you're not supposed to, but I know lots do.
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by NWpostie »

Jefferson Starfish wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:57
SpacePhoenix wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:51
noggin1969 wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:26
Not sure if the rules have changed, but I believe you are supposed to be out of uniform 2hrs after your shift. But if you do something in that time that reflects badly on RM you can still be conducted. OK if you pop in for a swift one on your way home, but don't settle in for a session.
Jefferson Starfish wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 11:32
You shouldn't wear you RM uniform when off duty:
https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/mrm/Uni ... ummary.pdf
What about when staff do their food shop on their way home after a shift?
Technically you're not supposed to, but I know lots do.

There's a world of difference between going to the shops and going to the pub, that said if it's not too warm, I tend to wear a civvie jacket over my uniform when food shopping.
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by rubberbond »

ted_e_bear wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 08:21
twoloops wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 06:33
17 blokes In a pub in RM uniform, sounds like a right crap stag night, I wouldn’t be seen dead in mine outside of work, how embarrassing, what if one of your neighbours seen you 😳
Haha liked that, the shittest stag night ever :Very Happy

Oh yeah do you get changed into a shirt and tie, grab a briefcase then wander up your street so the neighbours don't know your a postie :left:
They will find out soon enough when we start later and he leaves his house when other folk around are leaving their houses!
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by baldrick »

ted_e_bear wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 08:21
Oh yeah do you get changed into a shirt and tie, grab a briefcase then wander up your street so the neighbours don't know your a postie :left:
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I worked with a guy who wore a civvy jacket or coat over his uniform trousers and shirt and carry a briefcase to and from work and would tell people he was a manager and worked in an office.
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by ted_e_bear »

baldrick wrote:
27 Jun 2023, 06:10
ted_e_bear wrote:
25 Jun 2023, 08:21
Oh yeah do you get changed into a shirt and tie, grab a briefcase then wander up your street so the neighbours don't know your a postie :left:
I worked with a guy who wore a civvy jacket or coat over his uniform trousers and shirt and carry a briefcase to and from work and would tell people he was a manager and worked in an office.
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by twoloops »

I do have a women on one of my loops that I used to go out with in my teens, I've swapped loops with my partner, I would feel so embarrassed if she found out I ended up a postman :left:
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by daveyeff »

used to go straight on the drink all day in mine straight from work, when i was a plonky many moons ago. couple of gaffers there as well. plonkies have no scruples. :Very Happy
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by daveyeff »

twoloops wrote:
27 Jun 2023, 17:10
I do have a women on one of my loops that I used to go out with in my teens, I've swapped loops with my partner, I would feel so embarrassed if she found out I ended up a postman :left:
in case they caught you lifting their flaps?
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by Jpro747 »

Drink and drugs is the only way to cope with the job nowadays. Only the hardcore do it sober.
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by Omega853 »

With Sat finishing later watch how many Royal Mail Uniforms will be spotted in the crowds. Family freindly firm yer right it's all bullshit. They'd work you seven days a week if they could horrible people
Sorry missed out football crowds
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Re: 17 sackings in Birkenhead DO?

Post by DirtyHarry »

Yeah, like Royal Mail have standards!

They do, but they are lower than a bee's knees.