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!
Never give up and im so happy you posted this information. Thanks so much!!!
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.
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The vibes are IMMACULATE girl I love you! You're so sweet! Thanks for making these videos :)
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Thanks 🙏🏿 You so very much Marie you are a be blessing ❤️❤️
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! 🙏
Thanks for the helpful tips.
We are proud of you marie 👏🏽👏🏽❤
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the info, Marie. God bless you 😇😇😇❤❤❤
You are so welcome
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.
Thanks for the work you do 💯💯
I appreciate that!
❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ 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.
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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.
This really helped. Thank you.
Welcome
Awe I hope you get everything in life. Ty for the tips
Wishing you all the best!
Congrats on your new
work
thanks!
Your English is great and thank you for the information!!!
Thank you too!
Thank you so much for the tip! ❤❤❤
Welcome
Wow you are so awesome, thank you for this information, you are so genuine and sincere
I hope that helps Emma
I have a heart for you
Jay Slamdahl correct
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?
@@crlymia8239 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.
You explained this so perfectly thank you for your help your the best God bless 😘thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Subbed just for the Cher reference. Hope youre doing well and keep up the good work!
Awesome! 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!
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 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?
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.
Thank you so much for the information
You are welcome Calvin Sam
thank you so much for the info!
You are so welcome!
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.
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 ?
Thankyou for info! ❤
Our pleasure!
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 😊
I thought you quit you job!! Is nice to see you still work for the Postal Service. 😎👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you.
Great information!🌺
Glad you think so!
thank you you have been very helpful !!
You're so welcome!
Love you and thank you.❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍
So nice of you
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
Thank you for telling me some information because this is going to be my first job there
Glad I could help
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.
THANKS YOU SO MUCH!
Welcome
Very informative 👍
Glad you liked it
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.
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!
Thank you!
welcome!
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!
Thank you so much 🙏
You're welcome 😊
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 ❣️🙏
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.
Thank you for the información I liked it
Glad it was helpful!
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.
Salamat for the Heads up!
No problem 😊
I applied for mail handler assistance can’t wait tbh it’ll be my first real full time job
❤️ Nice looking out MzM,👌
Always
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.
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.
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
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.
Any tips for the SF-85 Questionnaire?
Thanks for sharing
Welcome
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?
Help full Information ℹ️
Glad it helped
Thank you for enlighting people about USPS. Which city and state do you work? 😊
Los Angeles, CA
Good information
So nice of you
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.
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
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.
Up in the mail handler for 20 years at Santa Barbara PNC.
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
Thanks for the advice! Are you saying that the mha's get health insurance immediately, or do they have to wait a year? Thanks!
Yes, here's the info. Mail Handler Assistants are eligible for health insurance; coverage is available under the USPS "Non- Career Health Benefits Plan". Coverage is subsidized by the Postal Service through an employer contribution of $125 per pay period. Thus, for the 2019 Plan Year, self-only coverage for an MHA will require an employee contribution of $60 per pay period. The additional costs for family coverage are charged to the MHA, and thus the subsidized rate for Self and Family coverage during the 2019 Plan Year will be $470 per pay period. In addition, to establish consistency with FEHB Plans, the USPS Health Plan for non-career employees offers a Self Plus One subsidized rate of $295 per pay period. The USPS Non-Career Employee Health Benefits Plan will follow FEHB’s definition for eligible family members. This may change for 2021 since the new postmaster general was appointed by Trump ;)
@@MarieAdventure thanks!
Thanks for sharing and funny
Glad you enjoyed 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
What about HCA? The pay seems more.
So after you are career how much pay do you get ?
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/
I passed both CCA and MPC exams but I’m still figuring out which one to go for... :/ which one would you recommend?
Pick the one you think you will like to do 12 hours a day 6 days a week and graveyard shift
Thank you so much Marie, I have just Applied for MHA, so I have received an Email from Human resources department saying I'm coming to take my Virtual Entry Assessment-MHA (475) I definitely don't know what does this mean please can you help me out?
Its an exam, it's more common sense and comparing addresses
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
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.
Hi applied for 2 positions at USPS one is a Mail Handler Assistant and the other is PSE Mail Processing Clerk. After applying to them I realized both of these jobs might be temporary. May I ask if you know if both of these jobs are temporary or not? And if they are, how long the temporary job is and how likely you are to be hired on as a permanent career job? I’d much appreciate your answers thank you!
Read the job description, if it says 360, it means you have to work 360 days in one year, not bad ha. MHA and PSE are 360 to career. In order to be permanent you need a perfect attendance, no late, no call offs, and do what is expected of you. No fighting with your co-workers and supervisors.
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.
Hi ,could you plz explain how do i apply??
Hi dear , I have to do fingerprints for the PSE mail processing at a facility, which I am very nervous. Can you please advise me which job is better to do PSE mail processing clerk which is 360 or mail handling assistant and how many hours do you get and overtime.hoping to hear from you soon
It depends what do you want to do. Read the job description and choose which one you like 👍
Hi Marie, Do you have information about the CCA vs the MHA position ?
Not yet
damn this helped alot thanks
welcome
@@MarieAdventure ❤️ @12:37 i gotchu fam lol
I just got an email to present myself to final processing for Mail Handler Assistant in LA it’s $16/hour starting pay.
Will they raise it to $18 as I pass time working there ? Thank you so much for your helpful videos !!
You will get a raise once you are a permanent employee. Or if the union asked for it and got approved.
Hello what’s the better job to get into, mail handler assistant or mail processing clerk?
Thank you
Both
Also another ..question will I receive holiday pay if I haven’t completed 90 days ?
Mail handler receive holiday pay. Mail Processing doesn't.
Hi Marie, I was accepted for two positions at the same USPS location, PSE Clerk and MHA. Which do you think is better?
They are both good, read the job description, and see which ones you like to do best. What matters is you like what you are doing because the job is very repetitive and it can get boring in the long run.
Is pse clerk the same as mpa
Can u pls suggest I will apply for assistance mail handler or pse mail processing clerk
I am a new subscriber all the way from nevada , and just went today for my fingerprints I am going for MHA also. I'm just nervous because I put my 2 weeks in😫😔 I think it was too soon. My question is normally if they ask you to do fingerprints does that mean you are most likely going to get the job? I already accepted the job offer and did the NACI background check
If you think you do not have a record, then you will pass the fingerprint.
@@MarieAdventure I don't 😊 thanks so much for the response marie, God Bless you🙏❤
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?
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
Hi Marie ♥️♥️♥️as a MHA do you get night differential pay, do all MHA’s have the night shift? I noticed they get paid less than the pse mail processing clerks is that because of night differential pay??
MHA get night differential too. You get paid $2 less than MPA because you are entitled to all medical benefits, you get paid sick leave, and you get double pay during holidays. MPAs get none of those. You are also entitled to a career or permanent position. MPA will be let go after 2-3 months or as soon as they are no longer needed. so MHA get all the good advantage.
Marie Adventure thank you Marie ❤️🤗
@@MarieAdventure Hi Marie, is the criteria the same for PSE processing clerks? Meaning: has the policy changed for PSE is this position now likely non-career to career?
❤❤❤👍👍👍 Thank you!
You are so welcome
I am applying for mail handler career position and did well on the virtual test. What is the difference between 360 verses career?
Career - you are entitled to all benefits of a permanent employee (paid leave, medical, dental, vision, 401K, pension). 360 days as a non-career is the step towards a career employee. You will have 5 days off after working 360 days to evaluate if you will be accepted for the CAREER position.
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!
Between pse clerk & mha which one is less interaction with management? I heard pses get rushed a lot more & watched a lot
There are cameras everywhere. If they don't see you today, they can review the camera footage anytime. It depends on the supervisor if he/she will powertrip on you.
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?
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.
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Welcome Traves 👍🏼
@@MarieAdventure I’m currently going through background check and fingerprinting. I’ll be working as a MHA