Episode 108: The Weight We Carry: Stress, Harassment, and Survival in the Postal Service

In this powerful episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, Richie takes a step back from the usual contract fights and dives into something even more personal, the mental and emotional weight carried by letter carriers across the country.From long hours and constant mandates to toxic workplace culture and harassment, the job of delivering mail often comes with pressures that go far beyond the physical demands of the route.Richie breaks down the real psychological toll of the job, the warning signs of burnout many carriers ignore, and the ways workplace harassment can push employees to the breaking point if it goes unchecked.This episode also offers practical strategies for protecting yourself from documenting harassment to using union resources, and explains why the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) may be one of the most underused toolsavailable to postal employees struggling with stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion.Most importantly, Richie reminds listeners that behind every scanner ID and route number is a human being  and no jobis worth sacrificing your mental health.If you've ever felt the pressure of the job following you home, this episode is for you.