The work can become boring and routine They are subject to injury from lifting mail sacks weighing 50 lbs. See well, including color and perception Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. There are no formal educational requirements to enter this field. A test measuring speed and accuracy at checking names and numbers as well as memorizing mail distribution procedures, is the only qualification. This is usually a first job for many entering the work force.
Advancement opportunities are limited.
Those who have the ability may move into office clerical jobs. Many young people use this occupation as an entry level position in the overall world of work. While not as true for mail clerks as messengers, many older workers enter this occupation as a way to supplement their retirement. The job outlook for this field is average. Employment of mail clerks and messengers is expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations through the year 2005 despite an increasing volume of internal mail, parcels, business documents, promotional materials, and other written information that must be handled and delivered as the economy expands.