@RedRose22 wrote:
Yes, it strikes me as odd and because the dimensions of the box are on the receipt (in case they were concerned about size), and as far as I know, the post office won't mail it if it has extra markings/stickers on it. I mean, taking a simple picture certainly isn't the end of the world, but it's just one more step and seems unnecessary IMO.
Definitely good that you posted it in case someone missed the e-mail though!
@wwin wrote:
I've been sending it with a clear picture of the label which leaves me uncomfortable but I thought the email said something about showing the package was ready to be shipped. I find the extra questions on what time you entered the line and arrived at the counter while still having the amount of time question to be annoying. I have to do some extra calculations or used two different measuring tools (not a big deal on short waits but slightly annoying on longer ones).
@tcurione wrote:
Annoying new requirement.
I liked filling out my labels on the counter where the forms are in the post office as my cover for why I was looking around and looking for the items it wants, and noting them on the back of the label.
@wwin wrote:
@tcurione wrote:
Annoying new requirement.
I liked filling out my labels on the counter where the forms are in the post office as my cover for why I was looking around and looking for the items it wants, and noting them on the back of the label.
I thought the guidelines said you need to have the box completely ready to go before entering to perform the shop.
@wwin wrote:
. I find the extra questions on what time you entered the line and arrived at the counter while still having the amount of time question to be annoying.
I agree about this one. They already have the minutes and seconds from when you got in line and the time you exited the work station. Their computer can easily be set up to figure out the exact time as they have all the tools necessary to do that easily. It is a real place for people to miscalculate those timings. Of course this will show if their clock in incorrect so perhaps that is the reason.
As for the box, while I think it is a good idea for them I do not think they will be able to figure out the size of the box by looking at a photo. And I always buy the same box and address it to the same person with the same return address so how would they know I did not just take one or two pics on my kitchen table and then reuse and reuse. Luckily for them I do not knowingly cheat but others certainly can and a few might. We do need to get clarification about the amount of covering up we do now. For regular shops I use boxes I find and have to tear off labels. I sometimes have spots I cover with a blank sticker. And by the way, I really do not think the receipt is proof of what box you sent. I can think of several ways to cheat that system.
On the other hand, the job is so much easier with more pay then from the last company so a few extra steps is ok with me.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/21/2016 05:31PM by sandyf.
@msimon-2000 wrote:
I am particularly annoyed by the extra timings as my stopwatch can't be on real time clock and chrono settings at the same time. I'll have to try and come up with an accurate way to capture both times which seems redundant to me.
@msimon-2000 wrote:
I am particularly annoyed by the extra timings as my stopwatch can't be on real time clock and chrono settings at the same time. I'll have to try and come up with an accurate way to capture both times which seems redundant to me.
@AZwolfman wrote:
Here is an actual time log from the app that I use for all my timing shops. All the times are right there; no calculation necessary. 1st column is running time, 2nd column is E/T for each lap, 3rd column is actual time of day. The 4th column is notes that I added. It shows for example, I was called to the counter 10 minutes 18 seconds after I joined the line (2nd column). The 3rd column shows that I was called to the counter at 11:52:55.
Start: 2015-04-03 11:42:09.052 entered
1: 00:00:28.664 00:00:28.664 2015-04-03 11:42:37.716 joined line behind 7; male
2: 00:10:46.205 00:10:17.541 2015-04-03 11:52:55.257 called to counter
3: 00:13:18.917 00:02:32.712 2015-04-03 11:55:27.969 exited
Stop: 2015-04-03 11:55:27.969 exited
@AZwolfman wrote:
An Android app called "aStopwatch" will easily get both the actual times of day on each lap, as well as the E/T for each lap, and the running total times. The entire time log can also be copied and pasted (into Memo Pad for example) and emailed to yourself. sStopwatch is not interrupted by airplane mode, phone calls, video recordings, or sound recordings. aStopwatch works simultaneously and continuously while these other apps are active.