So what's it like to be a mailman?

[MurphNKY]

Wondering if there are any postal carriers out there who can give me some sort of idea what it's like to work for the USPS.

Considering looking into employment as a carrier, but have heard good and bad things about the job. A few things I'm curious about...

- Pay...i.e. how often do you get raises? How much OT is allowed?
- How micromanaged are carriers? How harassed are they by supervisors, etc?
- Chance for advancement withing the USPS?
- Physically what does it do to you walking that much every day? I see the good, some point out the bad to me..
- What can a carrier get capped at salary wise?
- Benefits/Vacation?

Thanks for any input!