Have to disagree, but only in part. I've been in this house for 17 yrs, and we've had outstanding carriers, 2 of the 3 being retired military. I've heard from 2, however, of the many problems they have with their branch management--minority female who has absolutely no managerial ability, who spends most of her time on personal phone calls/visits, excessive time out of the office, much of what has been documented--but the same supervisor remains.
The carriers, tho', are outstanding, heat, cold, rain, snow, never miss a day--these guys earn their money, and my respect. And I know they are likely the exception.
And I know they are likely the exception. No,they are the "rule". Most letter carriers are hard workers who do the best they can do every day. They are the workers who get the job done DESPITE the mismanagement. It's the "political workers" who cause all the problems,and none of them ever go out and do any actual work.