Why do clerks at the post office have to be such assh0les?

[fr]

I went to the post office to mail some stuff I sold at half.com. I use the USPS Shipping Assistant to make labels for First Class Mail with DC. I've sent many small items using this method and I usually pack some folded bubble wrap or crumpled up paper to meet the thickness requirement. I've never had a problem before.

But this time the woman at the counter says I have to send it using Priority Mail because it's not thick enough. She even had a pair of callipers behind the counter. My envelope lying on the scale was well over an inch thick, but so squeezed the contents so it measured half an inch. The requirement is 3/4".

I said "fine." Then I took my package back, and walked away. It seemed like she tried extra hard not to take my package..

 

[compuwiz1]

Originally posted by: fr
I went to the post office to mail some stuff I sold at half.com. I use the USPS Shipping Assistant to make labels for First Class Mail with DC. I've sent many small items using this method and I usually pack some folded bubble wrap or crumpled up paper to meet the thickness requirement. I've never had a problem before.

But this time the woman at the counter says I have to send it using Priority Mail because it's not thick enough. She even had a pair of callipers behind the counter. My envelope lying on the scale was well over an inch thick, but so squeezed the contents so it measured half an inch. The requirement is 3/4".

I said "fine." Then I took my package back, and walked away. It seemed like she tried extra hard not to take my package..

They become hardened from doing the same thing everyday for 20+ years, waiting for retirement or death, one of the two. Or, maybe she was just a man hating, angry lesbian. (I don't think there is any other kind). Lastly, you might look like the person who raped her cat, or you had bad breath, or she just flat did not like you.

 

[aircooled]

they seem like their on valium even when there is a line out the freaking door. I hate going to the post office.

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1

Originally posted by: fr
I went to the post office to mail some stuff I sold at half.com. I use the USPS Shipping Assistant to make labels for First Class Mail with DC. I've sent many small items using this method and I usually pack some folded bubble wrap or crumpled up paper to meet the thickness requirement. I've never had a problem before.

But this time the woman at the counter says I have to send it using Priority Mail because it's not thick enough. She even had a pair of callipers behind the counter. My envelope lying on the scale was well over an inch thick, but so squeezed the contents so it measured half an inch. The requirement is 3/4".

I said "fine." Then I took my package back, and walked away. It seemed like she tried extra hard not to take my package..

They become hardened from doing the same thing everyday for 20+ years, waiting for retirement or death, one of the two. Or, maybe she was just a man hating, angry lesbian. (I don't think there is any other kind). Lastly, you might look like the person who raped her cat, or you had bad breath, or she just flat did not like you.

also possibly a combination of all or some of the above

 

[Zugzwang152]

workers at my post office are nice :thumbsup:

 

[Eli]

I fscking agree. I have NEVER had a good experience when having to deal with the clerks at the PO.

I try and avoid it like the plague.

 

[eminemrh25]

Workers at my local PO are usally very nice execpt the manger, i hate him... I hope he dies and rots in hell...

 

[GasX]

So, you got indignant over not being allowed to circumvent the rules?

nice attitude...

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
workers at my post office are nice :thumbsup:

yeah, i never had a problem with my local post office

 

[AlienCraft]

I guess stuffing it with more bubble wrap was out of the question......?

 

[Mucho]

Because they are a monopoly

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Zugzwang152
workers at my post office are nice :thumbsup:

Same here but go to a bigger city and they are tough.

 

[PingSpike]

I don't think I've ever had a bad experience with the post office staff. One was a little crabby sounding one day, while still being helpful...but every other time they've been very helpful and nice to me.

 

[Mermaidman]

As long as they don't go around shooting people, I'm satisfied.

 

[zoiks]

Yep, they can be major asses. While there are really nice clerks, my last encounter was with an ass of the greatest kind so I understand your situation.

 

[Mermaidman]

The clerks at my local post office are not friendly, but they aren't rude either. It's a tough job so I'm usually nice to them regardless.

My mail carrier is very friendly, but I haven't seen her recently. Hope she hasn't retired

 

[George P Burdell]

Because they have to deal with sh!t like this:

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=38&threadid=1792958

 

[The Linuxator]

There is only one nice worker at my local PO, the rest of the employees are a bunch of incompetent little turds that are awaiting death or retirement.

 

[KarenMarie]

talk to the postmaster.