Shocking reveal: Australia Post employee nabbed for doing what at work?!
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The reputation of Australia Post workers has taken a hit in the past months, with accusations of laziness and tardiness in deliveries.
Recently, an incident involving a postie has taken these criticisms to an entirely new level. The worker was caught red-handed—not misdelivering or mishandling mail—but rather, taking a nap in a hammock during work hours.
The act was carried out in a public park under a pergola, with the postie's bicycle strategically positioned to provide a semblance of privacy.
A resident, initially concerned for the man's wellbeing, approached him only to discover that the worker was fast asleep, snoring with a radio playing in the background.
'For the last 12 months or so (I) have come across this postman sleeping on the job...he is in full view of golfers and walkers,' the resident reported.
The resident expressed frustration at the postie's behaviour, labelling it as 'lazy' and speculating whether this could be the reason behind the recent delays in his mail delivery.
The image of the sleeping postie in his hammock was posted online, sparking a wave of reactions.
Many were taken aback by the premeditated nature of the act, noting that the hammock must have been packed before his shift, indicating a planned midday siesta.
Concerns were also raised about the potential for mail theft while the worker was off in dreamland.
However, not everyone was quick to condemn the postie. Some suggested he might have been on his break when the photo was taken.
'If he's on a break, then who cares? I'd nap, too. But if he isn't on a break, shame on him,' one commenter wrote.
‘Most likely on his break. Who cares as long as I get my mail and parcels? Better than having these things not turn up,’ someone pointed out.
A third social media user said: ‘They are allowed to stop for a break, eat lunch, sleep if necessary. Their bike and scanners are also GPS-guided navigators.’
They added: ‘The team leader will call them if they don’t move for over an hour. So don’t think negatively, you better not disturb them, they have long hours to deliver.’
Australia Post responded quickly to the incident, stating: ‘Australia Post was previously made aware of this matter and, following an investigation, appropriate disciplinary action was taken.’
However, they declined to provide further details.
Last month, a video of Australia Post workers aggressively tossing parcels into a delivery van caused outrage among social media users. A company spokesperson acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and apologised for the incident. You can learn more about this incident here.
What are your thoughts on this incident, members? Have you had any unusual encounters with your local postie? Share your stories in the comments below.
Recently, an incident involving a postie has taken these criticisms to an entirely new level. The worker was caught red-handed—not misdelivering or mishandling mail—but rather, taking a nap in a hammock during work hours.
The act was carried out in a public park under a pergola, with the postie's bicycle strategically positioned to provide a semblance of privacy.
A resident, initially concerned for the man's wellbeing, approached him only to discover that the worker was fast asleep, snoring with a radio playing in the background.
An Australia Post employee was caught sleeping during work hours. Credit: Facebook
'For the last 12 months or so (I) have come across this postman sleeping on the job...he is in full view of golfers and walkers,' the resident reported.
The resident expressed frustration at the postie's behaviour, labelling it as 'lazy' and speculating whether this could be the reason behind the recent delays in his mail delivery.
The image of the sleeping postie in his hammock was posted online, sparking a wave of reactions.
Many were taken aback by the premeditated nature of the act, noting that the hammock must have been packed before his shift, indicating a planned midday siesta.
Concerns were also raised about the potential for mail theft while the worker was off in dreamland.
However, not everyone was quick to condemn the postie. Some suggested he might have been on his break when the photo was taken.
'If he's on a break, then who cares? I'd nap, too. But if he isn't on a break, shame on him,' one commenter wrote.
‘Most likely on his break. Who cares as long as I get my mail and parcels? Better than having these things not turn up,’ someone pointed out.
A third social media user said: ‘They are allowed to stop for a break, eat lunch, sleep if necessary. Their bike and scanners are also GPS-guided navigators.’
They added: ‘The team leader will call them if they don’t move for over an hour. So don’t think negatively, you better not disturb them, they have long hours to deliver.’
Australia Post responded quickly to the incident, stating: ‘Australia Post was previously made aware of this matter and, following an investigation, appropriate disciplinary action was taken.’
However, they declined to provide further details.
Last month, a video of Australia Post workers aggressively tossing parcels into a delivery van caused outrage among social media users. A company spokesperson acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and apologised for the incident. You can learn more about this incident here.
What are your thoughts on this incident, members? Have you had any unusual encounters with your local postie? Share your stories in the comments below.
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