UPS CEO says drivers will avg $170k in pay and benefits at end of 5-year deal : hackernews@derp.foo

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[–] JackLSauce@lemmy.world 19 points 3 years ago

If there are 2 things I trust without question it's optimistic CEO projections and 5-year plans

[–] Peregrinus@lemmy.world 14 points 3 years ago (2 children)

call me crazy, I'm wondering if they are hoping to have automated cars by then and don't have to worry about it.

[–] ratman150@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Can automatic cars go up stairs/elevators?

Package handlers are gonna be here for a minute especially larger packages and business delivery.

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[–] Voli@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 years ago

“Your package has arrived, please pick it up from the universal portable store, you will have 30 seconds to comply”

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[–] FunderPants@lemmy.ca 1 point 3 years ago

Sweet, good for them.

[–] quindraco@lemm.ee 1 point 3 years ago

That's incredible, and if they can sustain it, a way better prospect than going to college.