Post Office Exam

[MzDiz]

Today I'm going to take the exam, 460 I think it is, to see if I can't get me a job as the next Cliff Claven. Judging from the practice test they sent me, the answer would be no. I can't believe that they expect people to memorize all this stuff.
Has anyone else taken this? And passed? Any tips?

 

[Poohnatic]

Test is fairly easy, if you're good with memorization.

DH has taken it twice, once up north and once here. First time was an 88, second time was a 96.

Are you applying for an RCA position? Be forewarned: the post office only guarantees you one day of week of work. In DH's post office in Maryland, he had 6 day work weeks pretty much from the day he started. However, when he got rehired down here in Florida, he was lucky if he got two-and that was EVERYBODY.

Good luck!

Suzanne

 

[Savsmommy]

My DH just became a mail carrier. He's been there about 5 months now. He said the exam isn't that hard. He works 6 days a week and sometimes has to work express on Sundays. You get hired as a PTF (Part Time Flexible) but believe me you will get over 40 hours a week. My mom and stepdad have both worked at the Post Office for over 20 years.

 

[MzDiz]

Test is fairly easy, if you're good with memorization.

DH has taken it twice, once up north and once here. First time was an 88, second time was a 96.

Are you applying for an RCA position? Be forewarned: the post office only guarantees you one day of week of work. In DH's post office in Maryland, he had 6 day work weeks pretty much from the day he started. However, when he got rehired down here in Florida, he was lucky if he got two-and that was EVERYBODY.

Good luck!

Suzanne

One day a week is better than what I've got going on now. I see it as a foot in the door and I'm pretty patient. I'm mostly worried about the memorization part. I'm really hoping it's not as bad as I'm making it out to be in my mind. I'm good for doing that.

Savsmommy, you and I were at WDW at the same time this past March. Don't know why I felt the need to point that out. I'm a dork.

Thanks for the well wishes!

 

[Poohnatic]

MzDiz,

Then you should be fine! Unfortunately, DH had to pay for the child care. Most weeks, the child care was more than he was bringing home-but we had to pay the weekly rate for 'just in case' care.

The memorization part really isn't that bad. You'll be fine.

Suzanne