The United States Postal Service Vs. Theu.s. - 1110 Words

The United States Postal Service Versus the United States Army The United States (U.S.) Army and the United States Postal Service (USPS) are both great organizations to work for. The USPS delivers mail to virtually every household and business nearly every day. The USPS handbook states that the organization processes and delivers more than 167 billion pieces of mail, letters, cards, ads, bills payments, and packages every year (Sales and Associate Handbook 1-1). On the other hand, the Army’s mission is to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. The Army also helps with natural disasters, providing security for events. Both government occupations provide great benefits, job security, and little training. The two jobs are†¦show more content†¦Unlike the Army, the Unites States Postal Service does not provide any physical fitness guidance to employees nor does it require employees to conduct physical fitness training. Dennis Damp states in his book, Post Office Jobs, â€Å"Employees must be in suitable shape to co mplete tasks in a timely manner† (30). Damp also says, â€Å"Employees must collect and deliver mail and walk routes that require prolonged standing, walking, reaching, and have the ability to lift 70 pounds† (38). Employees are also required to carry a mail bag, weighing as much as thirty five pounds (Damp 38). The employees at both jobs may be injured or seriously hurt if not in suitable shape for the job, because they both require strenuous exercise. There are differences between the USPS and the Army, notably regarding the overall stress levels. When working for the USPS, the employees are faced with many stressors throughout the day. The Safety Talks Publication states, â€Å"Employees have the stress of delivering mail in a timely and efficient manner, while dealing with weather conditions, stray animals, and disgruntled customers† (256). According to the database, Promoting Sun Safety Among Letter Carriers, â€Å"Outdoor carriers have a higher chance of developing skin cancer because employees receive six to eight times more UVR† (559). The Field Accounting Procedures Handbook states,