USPS Why Apply for Mail Handler Instead of Mail Processing Assistant?
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- Top reasons why apply for a mail handler assistant instead of a mail processing assistant.
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You are amazing!! You are tired and all and you still have a smile on your face. God bless you Marie!!!
Thank you! You too!
Thanks for sharing, Marie. I have a family member with a job offer w/ the USPS, but this person is considering all of these sorts of things. It's great to hear from someone with real experience. We appreciate the work you do, as well.
Thanks J Dallas
Just DON’T DON’T DON’T be a carrier. Anything but that.
Debatable. This really depends on the person. Also rural vs city carrier is quite different and can make a difference on whether someone would enjoy it or not. It's when you're a CCA or RCA that the job generally sucks because of the hours.
I actually just took the assessment for PSE and I didn’t pass. I guess it was a blessing in disguise because I’m currently working at Walmart distribution center and I haven’t been happy working there. The weekends have been taking me away from spending time with family and the hours aren’t consistent. I’m going to apply for MHA and hopefully I pass. Thank you so much
Welcome Aviance!
Do you have to take an assessment test for MHA?
May the Lord bless you ❣️🙏
Thank you, I have offers from both positions and I was torn between the two but now I see the light. MHA it is ! Thanks!👌🏽✊🏽
Glad it helped
Same
I’m thinking abt doing the same. How’s it going Zack
And was the test hard?
I was offered a MHA position. Is it worth it? Idk what to expect?
@@crlymia its not easy work ill tell you that much lol but if you like constantly moving around and doing different things it'll be manageable for you. Time flys at the post office so your shift will be over before you know it. I can't give you a specific thing the MHA does because they do ALOT of different things all in one day but I have adhd and cant sit still to same my life so its perfect for me. Plus its a constant workout so if you ever wanted to diet or anything the weight will fall of like butter, it WILL HAPPEN. I've lost 40 lbs since working there and i had given up on losing weight so I really like working lol... I'll say go for it and worst case scenario if you dont like it just quit.
Never give up and im so happy you posted this information. Thanks so much!!!
Hello! I’ve seen many comments and videos about how physically demanding MHA is. I just accepted this offer and i’ll be honest, I’m out of shape and worried that I won’t be able to keep up. I’ll definitely give it my all, i’m excited and nervous at the same time to start!
Hows it going so far ?
Any update?
An update plssss
Hey, I just got hired. I am 114 lbs. Very thin woman. I heard how physically demanding the job could be. I was scared but did not give up. I can tell it is a little bit challenging, but guess what? A 114 lbs woman is doing it! All the equipment has wheels. You just have to learn how to drive them.
Marie Adventure, like you I just finished the hiring process at usps for mpa. I wish I had seen your video before applying. I completed orientation at 4pm yesterday, saw your video in the evening & I emailed my resignation next morning rather than reporting in the evening at 6:30pm to begin 12 hour shifts. I too was traveling long distance about 200 miles. It was just not worth the headache for temporary work. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are.
GOD BLESS YOU💓🙏🙏🙏
Glad it was helpful! 🙏
I am so glad I came across this video. I have a choice between the two positions and I almost picked processing but so glad I didnt...definitely going with MHA
Good work 👏
@@MarieAdventure I think Mail Processing Clerk is now 360 to potential career?
I have a heart for you
Jay Slamdahl correct
The vibes are IMMACULATE girl I love you! You're so sweet! Thanks for making these videos :)
Thanks for stopping by Rylie!
Hi Marie ♥️♥️ thanks for the video also when you apply to a position with the post office check to see it says “360” this is a career benefit position, not a temporary position
I learned my lesson the hard way :)
Currently an MHA with a 360 day position. You’re not considered a career employee but after 24 months you’re guaranteed to become career.
I’m getting 6 hrs a day and 6 day work weeks.
Thank you Marie! Although you only slept for 3 hours , you are happy women . God bless you ! Too much thanks for sharing us .
Thank you too!
I was a CCA and MHA. I did. CCA first and let me tell you for me was hell. I live in Arizona and know that here we deal with 110°F-120F°in the summer. And you are out there in those WWI vehicles with just a tiny fan that doesn't do anything. And you are being track inch by inch because the newer scanners they give you they all have GPS in them. You don't have a route of your own. Everyday you get new routes. So is very hard to learn a route like that. Oh no #2 bathroom breaks. So CCA for me no more. MHA I really liked it. I like the fact that they don't just keep you in one spot. They moved you throughout the day. You can start receiving one day for like 3 hours, then you get moved to sacks for like 2 hours and then they moved you to do zip codes sorting. I like doing that. You are physically active and moving. I used to get a good workout and getting paid for. The one reason I left was the schedule. I worked from 9pm to 7am. Other than that was a great job. Right now I'm waiting to reapply again as soon as they start hiring for that position.
I'm glad you switched to mha
Love your energy! Even though you’re tired, you have e a great attitude ❤
Thank you so much!!
Remember, in many places, mail handlers ONLY work in the plant. Clerks can work in a plant doing MANY jobs or at a post office - rural or city - doing distribution, retail, etc. So it depends what you want to do. Clerk has the most options compared to RCA, CCA, MHA, etc.
That true, clerks can work either at the plant or at the post office store front.
I just posted a video answering your questions, live!
tanks for you atention and i will way dome information how i can apply in this job.
❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ I am soooo happy for you! You deserve this and never forget that the PO is blessed to have YOU.
Please ...for me....because now that I've watched 2 hours of your videos nonstop I care. 😃You mentioned being in so much pain from the job before. So this time when you go back if something starts to hurt ....try doing the tasks differently. Find a better way. And don't be shocked if your coworkers dont understand why you work differently. You know.....the ones who are walking around limping or hunched over. Those are the very ones who have never incorporated ergonomics. Don't accept that tired worn out way of thinking that Postal jobs = pain. You are so intelligent I know you've got this and I look forward to more stories.
12:37 ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
If you decided to make a youtube video about ergonomics, let me know and I will feature you in my channel, many people will benefit from it.
I want to thank you for your video. Be proud of the hard work and lack of sleep you put in. Not many can do that. It is always a help when people in positions can give us input on what they learned, life is a learning experience and try not to beat yourself up for learning something from the situation. I do agree with you though, that time is very precious. Reapply for a MHA! Go after what you want. That is always tough when we make decisions without exactly knowing more detailed position info.
You can still apply for MHA if theirs an open application for it. I’m sure you will get it. Your awesome to work so hard and keep up, it’s hard to work for the USPS but goal is to make career. You can do it my friend
Oh thank you!
Wow!! Great info!!! I applied for both and was offered AMH position. I had no idea of the difference between MH and MP. love that smile ❤️😘
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Glad it was helpful!
I am a MHA in santa ana California for 13 months i really like it
Good to know you like it, keep it up.
I recently applied yesterday I’m from Santa Ana
How is it like how do you handle the letters
Subbed just for the Cher reference. Hope youre doing well and keep up the good work!
Awesome! Thank you!
I applied for mail handler assistance can’t wait tbh it’ll be my first real full time job
Hello Marie, How are you? Are you working a MHA right now? Today I was receiving a job offer MHA position. I’m so exciting and I accepted it already. Thank you for your VDO, It made me a much easier decision. 🥰😍😘
Nardnaree Kongsuriya how many days ago you took test ? Before you get job offer ?
Mirza Mishkatul, I was applied and took test on Aug 5, 2020. Today Aug 12, 2020 I was receiving a job offer
Wonderful!
Where at I was accepted to MHA also recently during August
We are proud of you marie 👏🏽👏🏽❤
Thank you so much!
I thought you quit you job!! Is nice to see you still work for the Postal Service. 😎👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you.
Thank you for this info . I applied for PSE & MHA position. I passed both tests , And was offered the MHA position which pays a little less , But I rather stay with the MHA after seeing your video . Much love ❤️
If it's benefits you prefer, then you made the right decision. If you just want the money and don't care about long term career, take the MPA.
Well, may I ask a year later what your thoughts were regarding your choice of position and thoughts in general working for USPS please
@Meschell please see replys
I start orientation this weekend as a MHA im super excited!!!!! Ive waited over 5 months for this
Congrats!
Did you have to take an exam for this position.
@@ernestrezendes23 yes
@@raquelchanel are you still working there?
@@SandySpinsSlots Hell no!! Worst job ever and the supervisors where I worked were horrible and very disrespectful.
Your English is great and thank you for the information!!!
Thank you too!
Awe I hope you get everything in life. Ty for the tips
Wishing you all the best!
Marie , thank you. My son is trying to apply at USPS and got rejected. He will try again
Keep on trying, you son will get it. He already know the exam.
You just saved me like months of even more stress. I just accepted a MHA position in LA. Gracias 🙏
Hey! I just did the same thing!! Wanna chat about our process? Lol. My Instagram is @mykeadyke if you do!
Glad I could help!
Have you started yet ?
It's okay, girl. More blessings will come your way. Thank you for the information and I hope from the time you made this video to now, you are getting more sleep.
Thank you so much!
@@MarieAdventure You're very welcome!
Wow you are so awesome, thank you for this information, you are so genuine and sincere
I hope that helps Emma
Thanks 🙏🏿 You so very much Marie you are a be blessing ❤️❤️
You explained this so perfectly thank you for your help your the best God bless 😘thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I applied for 2 positions near and its been 6 days now and I haven't got an email from them at all yet I also applied early in the morning the same day the position was posted so I was definitely before the 200 people.
What location?
I'm been a mail handler for 20 years at Santa Barbara p&dc have to be a little more physical to work the dock muls equipment my plant does it all letters periodicals packages.
🤔 I’m a Mail handler been there for years a better choice would be clerk/pse which is ( MPA NOW ) they get paid more plus is flexible
Thanks for the info.
What are the time
I Marie, since month ago i did my fingerprint and they never send me email to the orientation… can i still wait them?
Did you start your job yet?
Skip to 6:32 .. she rambles then an ad plays till then
Congrats on your new
work
thanks!
Thank you for the heads up! I’m glad you got to re apply again! I’ve taken the 476 Assessment & did well! I like your videos! Where are you located? See you on the next video & by the way you are funny. I wish I could work with people like you! ❤️👌
Thanks 😊
This really helped. Thank you.
Welcome
Its looks like you applied for a temporary position cause PSE who are also mail processing clerk do the same and they get 360, 5 day break, most major holidays and health insurance. After year full health insurance including dental, eye etc. PSE and MHA get the same on 360 deal just PSE get paid more cause if a PSE work 12 hrs days they get 19 the first 8 hrs 27 hr the 9th and 10th hrs and 11th and 12th are 37 hr. I think you just applied to a temporary position. It has to say 360 on any of the positions...cause I've worked with MHA who where temporary and they didn't get insurance or holiday pay.
You are right. Thanks Angie.
Thanks for the helpful tips.
Up in the mail handler for 20 years at Santa Barbara PNC.
Thank you for the info, Marie. God bless you 😇😇😇❤❤❤
You are so welcome
I don't understand why they do this to people. I would be so mad.
Thanks for the work you do 💯💯
I appreciate that!
Is handler assistant better or easier than processing assistant? Why or how
I like MHA because I get all the company benefits.
I was hired and told that I will be working 4hrs daily but never over 8hrs a day. We will see 😒 because 90% of reviews state otherwise. They say they tell you that but you end up working 10 and 12hr days 6+ days straight with one day off here and there. I'm going to give a try but I also have a backup job that I don't want either to interfere with, so if it's 12hr days, that will definitely be an issue.
Hi, what schedule they gave you?
@@MarieAdventure they gave me 7pm Marie but I had to inform them that couldn't take the position now bc I will be relocating.
Thank you for telling me some information because this is going to be my first job there
Glad I could help
Do something, instead of junk mail get rid of it entirely to save paper! I would appreciate to get my mail today. You get paid better than most, get on top of it!
Priority mail vs junk
Oh so as a 360 you get dental and vision insurance??? Wow, I received a job offer for PSE witch is 360, that’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing all this info. 😎✌🏽
welcome and all the best to you
I don’t think PSE get Vision
@@lovefamouspeoplestar5787 permanent employees get all the health benefits. I wish I was one of them. I don't even get holiday pay when I worked on holidays.
So mpa is better than mha?
Actually, MPA is not a career job so you don't get holiday pay and you have to go to work on all the USA holidays with just a regular pay. MHA get all the perks.
No holiday pay? This is a government company. They should pay for the holidays.
You wish.
Thank you so much for the tip! ❤❤❤
Welcome
Hi, Marie, Thank you for your videos! You include lots of detail. Is it possible to apply for another position while you are working in a different position? Is that allowed? For example, working as a CAA and put in application for a MHA? Thanks.
Yes you can! You can transfer crafts anytime.
Hi I’m a MHA I’m new they need my medical fill bye a doctors is some I’m Able working my paperwork have fill out bye a due date can tall me some more about it I’m a new MHA
Can you say that again?
I read they is aloe or lifting for mail handler assistant like 70 lbs. I got a job offer so just don’t know if O can handle and having back issues. I can’t lift 70 lbs.
Take it and see how it goes. You can always ask your coworker to help you.
@@MarieAdventure thanks girl
So after you are career how much pay do you get ?
I’m doing the same thing, just waiting for finger prints
You got it right, congrats Rigo!
Did my prints last Thursday - got my email for orientation on the 31st today.
@@X1.7 Congratulations! Welcome to the club.
Hi Marie. Thank you so much for these videos. Can you describe the medical benefit for 365 employees (co-pay, access to telehealth, wide selection of doctors/specialist, etc.)?
A MHA reappointed to a second 360-day term is alternatively eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, but the full cost of such coverage would be the responsibility of the MHA without matching employer contributions. MHAs are encouraged to closely examine the financial implications of this decision before enrolling in a FEHB health plan.
Also, currently available to all FEHBP eligible Mail Handlers, as well as all other federal and career postal employees, are supplemental dental and vision insurance programs offered through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP). These plans are optional, with all premiums paid by the employee without any subsidy from the Postal Service. Questions can be addressed to the customer service representatives at 1-877-888-3337, or you can find more information, including enrollment details, at www.benefeds.com. The FEDVIP Open Season period also starts on November 12, and expires on December 10, 2018.
Supplemental dental and vision plans also are sponsored by the Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP) and may be used by Mail Handlers who are members of the NPMHU even if they do not enroll in health insurance sponsored by the MHBP. More information on the MHBP supplemental plans is available at the MHBP website, www.mhbp.com, or at 1-800-254-0227.
Second, Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside a portion of their pre-tax earnings for certain types of out-of-pocket health care expenses and dependent care expenses that may be incurred during the next year. FSAs are an excellent opportunity for mail handlers to save money for health care and dependent care, and all members are urged to investigate this program if you expect to have eligible expenses in these areas.
If you don’t have an FSA, perhaps this is the year to try. Start small, if you like. But you can put up to $2,650 into a Health Care FSA and/or up to another $5,000 per family into a Dependent Care FSA. Using the FSA Program can give you significant tax savings. In basic terms, the FSA gives you a percentage discount (depending on your tax rate) on your out-of-pocket health care costs, such as braces, eyeglasses, hearing aids, deductibles, co-payments, prescription medication, and certain other expenses not covered by health insurance.
The same is true for your dependent care costs, which can include day care at a center or from a private sitter; late pickup fees from child care, nursery school, and summer day camp; or adult day care for an elderly parent. The amount of money you put into an FSA is entirely up to you. Be advised, however, that you must utilize the majority of the funds in your FSA, or you could lose that money under newly adopted rules. Participants may carryover $500 of unused funds to the next year for the Health Care FSA. However, any unused balance above $500 will be forfeited at the end of the calendar year and you must re-enroll in FSAFEDS in order to take advantage of the carryover of unused funds. Enrollment can be done either online or by phone, similar to how employees currently enroll in Federal Employee Dental
and Vision Program (FEDVIP). Visit www.fsafeds.com/ or call 877-FSAFEDS (372-3337) or TTY:866-353-8058 for additional enrollment details.
What is your first languaje?
Tagalog
What’s the difference between mail processing clerk and PSE sales/distribution clerk?
The first one work inside the plant, the later works at a post office where you go to drop your mails.
So do you have to wear a uniform since you're working in the post office and not the warehouse?
I think you were just comparing the contracts you had from 2 positions that you worked for. I think each contract can be different. Example in Janaury, they will hire assitants for only 3 months, while in Feb they might decide they want to hire someone for 1 year. THat is just an example. You didn't really compare the tasks of the 2 jobs, which would make sense for the title of your video.
Put the playback speed to 1.25x, you’re welcome
Thanks for the video 🙏🏽
hahaha! welcome
I can’t figure out why it’s taking so long after background and finger prints ? It’s been 3 weeks . They offered me the job ( MHA) and I accepted it . I have done background check for state x ray tech license so I don’t have anything derogatory. I am retired military but I don’t want to wait forever . God bless you .
Did you receive an email from them yet?
@@MarieAdventure Hi there and thank you for replying . No not a thing . I keep hearing that it takes a while and to be patient but there has to be a breaking point. I am lost ! Is there any way I can find out what is going on?
I applied like a week ago & got offer the position. It didn’t tell me if it was a full time position or just seasonal. How do I confirm?
If you can email the HR, you can inquire.
Hi there, I have a question. They called me and said I’m going to be working on “Transportation” although I was hired as a Mail Processing Clerk, what is that exactly? I just want to have an idea. Please let me know, would appreciate it.
You will be either feeding the letter mail through the machine or sweeping the letter mail which is collecting the mail from the slots and sorting them into the right bin with zip codes labeled on them.
@@prissyp560 Oh ok. Thank you for your reply JulyLeo 🔥
I start next week as a MHA I just turned 18 I’m nervous any tips?😭👀
Keep calm and don't be late
I just got hire. I'm nervous also
any advice? I wanna work for USPS as well and I’m 18.
@@aliciaramires5325 wear comfortable shoes and get ready to work 12 hours 😭😭😭
Thankyou for info! ❤
Our pleasure!
Thank you for enlighting people about USPS. Which city and state do you work? 😊
Los Angeles, CA
Can u pls suggest I will apply for assistance mail handler or pse mail processing clerk
Yes you look really tired, please take care of yourself and I thank you for what you do at USPS.
Thank you Tongsin
I have another question for you. Thank you so much for responding to me last time. I was recently selected for a Mail Handler Assistant and it never said temporary on the position posting, but when I read it more thoroughly, it’s saying that I would be a non-career employee.
If the position says 360, you have one year to prove yourself for a career position. You will have a 5 days off and that's the evaluation period. Perfect attendance will help a lot.
Hi I didn’t get this kind of email. Just the email like congratulations for this job this is required as conditional job
Thank you for your videos. I recently applied for an MHA job, and have taken the Virtual exam. If I do eventually make it to an interview stage, I was wondering what I should wear. It may sound like a silly question, but I honestly am not sure. My first instinct for interviews is to wear dress pants & heels, but I don't want to come off as a diva. This is a very physical job, so I was wondering if I can wear jeans, a nice shirt, and sensible shoes. Or should I go ahead and dress up?
Wear business casual
@@MarieAdventure Thank you for your reply.
I’m at the same step .. just got done with the virtual assessment today .. I haven’t heard anything what are the hiring processes after that ? What all entails?
@@greatdawn9120 I made a video about that recently, check it out.
Love you and thank you.❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
So nice of you
I was just offered both positions. I did some research and I learned the opposite...that PSE mail processing clerk is a better choice if you intend to make it a career. I was told that as the PSE clerk after 80 days you get an evaluation. If you did well you will continue to work or be offered a full time slot. If you were not given a good evaluation then your done.
you can do it, its not easy, but keep your eyes on the prize :)
Thank you so much for the information
You are welcome Calvin Sam
thank you so much for the info!
You are so welcome!
I was really looking for help like this. Can you please help me out here.. how do I apply for the post office job.. I mean I have zero knowledge on this.
Thank you so much for the video. 🙏
check this out, they put everything you need to know here about.usps.com/careers/search-apply/
What about HCA? The pay seems more.
Thanks for your info, once you are hire, can you apply later for another job openning inside usps like driver or wath ever??
yes, you can.
I have a question if I already did my fingerprints and background check for another plant but I choose another plant to work at and withdraw from the current job I wouldn't have to do that process all over again?
Sometimes they will deploy in another plant, it depends on the schedule you will pick. For example, the plant close to me is only accepting night shift, but the one very far like an hour away is offering the day shift. So I pick that one instead because I like to work day shift.
@@MarieAdventure I understand either one doesn't matter to me really but the day shift sound awesome
Hi ,could you plz explain how do i apply??
Great information!🌺
Glad you think so!
Hello! Do you have an idea if they accept applicant who’s a green card holder or a permanent resident however been only in the united states for only 2 years yet not 5 years.
5 years mandatory
thank you you have been very helpful !!
You're so welcome!
Hi Marie I got the job as a Pse mail processing clerk , 365 day , 5 day break but no overtime and they will let you go after 2 months. Advice please if I should applied for the MHA / pse sales/ window clerk I need to know if these other craft if they have a lot of hours. That you hope to here from you soon
Did they tell you why they will let you go in two months?
So will you be applying for the MHA when your three months are up... i like your videos i'm thinking of applying to the USPS too❤❤❤❤
Yes and yes.
Is the MHA a hard job? Is the job doable for someone who is in their middle age years?
Hello, if you are physically fit, you can do it. I have co-workers in their 60s and they are stronger than I am :)
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👍🤍 Thanks for the info, Marie.
A friend that works at USPS in Massachusetts told me that Mail Handlers get a lot of hours. And he said in a text message: "Postal Support Employees (PSEs) can transfer out to get career" But keep in mind that what holds true in one plant might differ in another
Thank you for the información I liked it
Glad it was helpful!
Hi
Before they make permanent PSE mail processing Clark what they do medical or fingerprint or background check? Thx
Hi, I'm MPA/MHA I'm not familiar with PSE.
Very informative 👍
Glad you liked it
Hi Marie. how are you doing. I just have a quick question what is the night differential In the post office.
It varies on the tour, here is the info about.usps.com/manuals/elm/html/elmc4_015.htm