Is Anyone Else Out There Experiencing Problems With Their Mail Delivery Lately?..... [View all]

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I didn't get any mail on Tuesday. This was the day after a holiday where there was no mail delivery. Everyday I get lots of mail and the day after a post office holiday - they can't fit it in my box. But I didn't get any mail Tuesday. I was expecting a package from E-Bay - and when I checked tracking on E-Bay - it indicated that I had a "notice left". I did not get a notice.

I checked with my neighbors and none of them received mail either. One called the post office and was told they are short handed and mail carriers are having to pull double routes. Wednesday I finally got mail - but it was delivered by a worn out mail man with a light on his head so he could see in the dark. It came at 9:35PM. He was exhausted and not happy.

Today I went to the local post office - there was a line with no one behind the counter. Finally after about 5 minutes a lady came out as she was trying to answer an inquiry from a customer. This lady had to ultimately handle all of us in line by herself. She looked tired.

Now I live in a near west suburb of Chicago. Never in the 41 years living here have I had problems with mail delivery.

I was wondering if others around the country are experiencing anything like this. I'm wondering if this is intentional - so that we customers start calling our representatives in D.C.

What's up with the Post Office?