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My poor hubby, who works tirelessly as a letter carrier, is at the ER getting X-rays for a possible broken right wrist. He fell this morning outside the post office AND delivered mail all day so that his customers wouldn't be disappointed. His post master and supervisor are angry with him because he fell, yet there was no sand or salt on the ice to prevent it. Trust me, he's one of the best letter carriers the post office is lucky to have. It makes me sooo mad!!!
 

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My poor hubby, who works tirelessly as a letter carrier, is at the ER getting X-rays for a possible broken right wrist. He fell this morning outside the post office AND delivered mail all day so that his customers wouldn't be disappointed. His post master and supervisor are angry with him because he fell, yet there was no sand or salt on the ice to prevent it. Trust me, he's one of the best letter carriers the post office is lucky to have. It makes me sooo mad!!!

Dam thats crazy.. i hope he's ok too!
 

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Well, it's not broken, sprained and bruised.

When it happened, he knew he was hurt and asked the postmaster how to go about going to the ER AFTER work so that it would be covered by work because our copay for an ER visit is expensive, $150. The postmaster said, "Well, it costs us money, too." Can you imagine?
 

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Well, it's not broken, sprained and bruised.

When it happened, he knew he was hurt and asked the postmaster how to go about going to the ER AFTER work so that it would be covered by work because our copay for an ER visit is expensive, $150. The postmaster said, "Well, it costs us money, too." Can you imagine?


Wow what about making a workman's comp claim? sounds like he tried to help them but got it thrown back in his face.. Left with no choice.. Ya know what i mean?
 

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Oh, trust me, if he had to take time off work, he would. Doc says can still work, but I'm sure he'll be a little slower. This time of year, it's brutal with all of the packages, and everyone is needed. If he takes too long, though, he'll be into overtime, and them he'll be told he's stealing money from the post office intentionally...
 

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Well, it's not broken, sprained and bruised.

When it happened, he knew he was hurt and asked the postmaster how to go about going to the ER AFTER work so that it would be covered by work because our copay for an ER visit is expensive, $150. The postmaster said, "Well, it costs us money, too." Can you imagine?

That postmaster needs an unpaid, permanent vacation. I don't understand how, in this economy, people like that have good jobs when there are better people who can do them.
 

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My poor hubby, who works tirelessly as a letter carrier, is at the ER getting X-rays for a possible broken right wrist. He fell this morning outside the post office AND delivered mail all day so that his customers wouldn't be disappointed. His post master and supervisor are angry with him because he fell, yet there was no sand or salt on the ice to prevent it. Trust me, he's one of the best letter carriers the post office is lucky to have. It makes me sooo mad!!!
Sounds like they are too lazy to fill out the pile of paperwork. As a employer injuries suck. Takes me a full day to deal with all the stuff involved with a hurt employee. In the end it the employers job so no reason for them to be crybabies.....
That postmaster needs an unpaid, permanent vacation. I don't understand how, in this economy, people like that have good jobs when there are better people who can do them.
I know in the hospitality industry its hard to find good help. We often deal with subpar people because theres noone better in the pool. Everyone says they need work but when you offer them a job at a good wage they suddenly dont want one. I interviewed 34 people a few months ago and offered 10 a job before someone took it. The rest just wanted me to sign their unemployment sheets....
Well, it's not broken, sprained and bruised.

When it happened, he knew he was hurt and asked the postmaster how to go about going to the ER AFTER work so that it would be covered by work because our copay for an ER visit is expensive, $150. The postmaster said, "Well, it costs us money, too." Can you imagine?
Really glad its minor. Breaks suck! BTW its a total lie about it costing them money. It costs them nothing. They have workers comp for a reason. They pay it every month regardless. The only way they pay more is if they have a unreasonable number of injuries that raises their rates.
 

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Thanks, everyone for your support. Hubby's wrist is so swollen and painful. I don't know how he'll deliver mail today, but he's tough. He's seeing his primary care doc today. Sorry for my whining, but this thread just happened to be open when this happened, and I needed to tell someone, ya know? I'm done venting about the post office now. We are very grateful for a good job. He actually loves his actual job.

On another note, Cappy sanded down the bottom of the tank wells in the 2 Destroyers I got. They've been stuck in Tampa since 2 a.m. on Dec. 20th. Aaarrrgggggh....
 

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Thanks, everyone for your support. Hubby's wrist is so swollen and painful. I don't know how he'll deliver mail today, but he's tough. He's seeing his primary care doc today. Sorry for my whining, but this thread just happened to be open when this happened, and I needed to tell someone, ya know? I'm done venting about the post office now. We are very grateful for a good job. He actually loves his actual job.

On another note, Cappy sanded down the bottom of the tank wells in the 2 Destroyers I got. They've been stuck in Tampa since 2 a.m. on Dec. 20th. Aaarrrgggggh....
Nope no reason to be sorry about it ;) I have several friends that are carriers, they love their jobs too but dont particularly like the employer. Im sure itss stressful for everyone in the postal service this time of year.

At least the USPS dosent have workers throwing TVs and cumputers in people yards like fedex LMAO. If you havent seen them google for the videos.....Its priceless...
 
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