There are many simple pleasures in life, but few can be as rewarding as receiving a package unexpectedly. Packages of all sizes are sent by post every day, each one bringing a little pleasure to the recipient’s life.
It doesn’t matter how small the package is. It can be something as simple as a book or a CD, but the thrill of removing the packaging and finding a new product inside is truly unbeatable. And it’s the idea of bringing this kind of pleasure into people’s lives that really makes being a driver for a package delivery company worth it.
It’s also one of the main reasons why we’re shipping more packages than ever before, and as a result, more companies are competing for the right to participate in spreading a little happiness. Package delivery drivers often face a lot of pressure when they’re on the road. They are given a set number of deliveries to complete during their shift and often have to overcome terrible road conditions to do so.
Unforeseen incidents can affect your schedule, too, but the job is never done until the last package of the day has been delivered safely. Visiting people and bringing them the gifts they’ve asked for and were looking forward to receiving or, better yet, something they didn’t expect and that surprises them, is a bit like being Santa Claus.
While the man with the white beard and big red coat doesn’t have to deal with roadworks and mechanical breakdowns, the excitement that an unexpected ringing of the doorbell and being asked to sign for a package can generate can be as great as Christmas morning itself.
Unlike many people who call a house, a package delivery person is almost universally welcome, and it is this that makes the job worthwhile and means that many people are happy to drive a van and act as the final link in the package delivery chain. Parcel delivery vans are almost universally dressed in the bright and distinctive livery of the courier company to which they belong. In many ways, they are modern stagecoaches, transporting items long distances and bringing exciting things to people’s lives.
Therefore, every time someone sends a package, you should take a moment to consider the happiness it is likely to bring, and take satisfaction in knowing that you are keeping alive the simple pleasure of making someone feel thought of.