The problems with the USPS started in the 90s when a compliment resulted in a sexual harassment charge and quotas on hiring etc. had to be met. The P.O. became a big political football managers and supervisors where taken early retirements and being replaced with quotas not qualifications. The P.O. dept. in the mid 90s wanted a few thousand managers and supervisors to retire and the flood gates opened they couldn't get out quick enough.
Just saying