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I worked rural routes for the USPS for a little over a year. Gawd, did that job suck! Because I was an "rural route associate" I wasn't elegible for any benefits and had to take over other routes when the regular carriers weren't available. Between lousy weather, nasty dogs, irate customers, and USPS politics I had enough after 14 months. I usually give my carrier a $20 tip every Christmas thinking that anyone who puts up with that crap for so long deserves a bonus...or a straightjacket!