GOING POSTAL! A Beginner's Guide to Postal Jobs, Pay, Benefits, and Hiring

Thinking about working for the Postal Service but not sure where to start?

Going Postal is a practical beginner’s guide for anyone considering a USPS career. Inside, you’ll get a basic look at the main postal job paths, including carrier, clerk, mail handler, maintenance, and custodial positions. You’ll also learn what to expect from pay, benefits, retirement, career conversion, and the USPS hiring process.

This guide covers:

• major USPS entry paths and career options
• pay snapshots and benefit basics
• career vs non-career reality
• the online application and virtual assessment process
• real-world pros, cons, and decision factors

Whether you are looking for stability, better benefits, or a long-term government career, this book helps you decide if the Postal Service is the right fit for you.