Meet a carrier
MEET MARIANNE – A CARRIER IN FARUM
Marianne has worked as a carrier in Farum for almost 20 years. For her, the job has become a way of life. She loves the exercise it gives her – and the beautiful summer mornings when the sun rises.
How did it all begin?
-I had a friend who worked for dao. I had always heard that being a carrier was a great job. At that time, I was a mid-level manager in a pharmaceutical company, but I felt the need for change. So I started working a few routes – and it ended up becoming a full-time job.
What does the workday look like?
-I have worked as a carrier for almost 20 years. I love it. In the beginning, I worked regular shifts, but because I am now so experienced, I now work many different routes. I find it easy figuring out addresses, shipments, keys – and the quickest route. So, for me, almost every night is a new route. I often cycle, but I also have routes where I drive or ride an electric bicycle.
What are the benefits of the job?
-The great thing about this job is the freedom. I just have to do my work, but I decide for myself how I schedule my routes. I am also pleased with my colleagues when I stop by the depot. We drink coffee together and talk about anything and everything. There is a great sense of community at the depot.
I am my own boss
MEET DAMIAN - A CARRIER IN COPENHAGEN
How did it all start?
– Some years ago, I had a job in Denmark as a carrier for a while. I was happy with it, but I wanted to see the world. So I have lived in a couple of other countries. Now I’ve come back, and for the past few years I’ve been working as a carrier again.
What do you think about the job?
– I’m very happy with it. I’m my own boss. There are some deadlines that have to be met, but otherwise I decide on my own working day. It suits me well that I can plan my work myself.
What makes a good carrier?
– A good carrier makes no incorrect deliveries, is fast, make sure to meet deadlines, and delivers the items without getting them wet from the rain. It takes 3–4 days to get to know a route. But it takes longer to become fast and learn all the little tricks that save time. Some of my experienced colleagues are really fast – they get home early.
What about the pay?
– Many of my colleagues take extra routes so they earn more. I also take extra routes myself almost every day. I know many of the routes by heart, so I’m fast. That’s why I also earn extra money. We work on a kind of measured piece-rate basis. So the more routes and deliveries, the more money.
