In episode 5, Trav and Dave are back from vacation!! We give a brief recap of our time away from the PO. Along with that, we discuss the new route evaluation and adjustment process involving the new scanners, and give some advice on how to deal with the heat in the upcoming hottest months of the year.

In todays episode, Trav and Dave recap the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. We also take a deep dive into Article 11, Holiday scheduling, and all the things that go into holiday staffing decisions. We end it with sharing our upcoming vacation plans and some "scheduling mechanics" that can help you get more out of your annual leave!

This Week on the Podcast, Dave and Trav are joined by their friend Katherine, from Canton, Ohio. We have an in depth discussion on the effects this job can have on mental health and well being. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health situation, please browse the links below for resources.

In this weeks episode of It Takes What it Takes, Trav and Dave are Joined by their friend John, a carrier from northern Indiana. Travis, Dave, and John all started as TE's and they discuss what it was like, the transition to CCA's and the differences between the two jobs. We also talk about the upcoming Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive in May, and the NALC national convention in August.

In our first episode Travis and Dave set out to lay the groundwork on what what listeners can expect from It takes what it takes: a letter carrier podcast. We discuss our careers from the beginning to where we are now, and what we hope to achieve w/ this podcast. It Takes What It Takes is a podcast for letter carriers made by letter carriers. We talk all things mail from dog bites and OWCP to article 8 grievances, LMOU negotiations, and everything in-between. Join us for an uncensored behind the scenes look into the day to day of letter carriers w/ guest interviews and content that is alway relatable.