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BROOKLYN, NY – JULY 29: Adrien Broner reacts after losing to Mikey Garcia during their Junior Welterwight bout on July 29, 2017 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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BROOKLYN, NY – JULY 29: Adrien Broner reacts after losing to Mikey Garcia during their Junior Welterwight bout on July 29, 2017 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Adrien Broner is a boxer who often stirs up the headlines because of his outspoken nature. However, he’s on the discussion agenda this time because of his cognizance of social and economic news. Additionally, this news is related to the current increment of UPS drivers’ salary. Furthermore, Adrien Broner’s Instagram post lauding the lucrative salary of UPS drivers has kept his fans all ears.
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is a multinational package delivery and supply chain management company. It is headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States. Indeed it’s true that a figure of $170,000 is definitely a part of a new five-year contract for UPS drivers. However, it doesn’t sit well with reality. Moreover, there’s a lot of subliminal pretext to it than what appears on the outside. On the same lines, Broner’s fans, who also work at UPS, have been swift to give him a reality check.
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How did fans give Adrien Broner a reality check?
The UPS salary post is just one example of how he continues to make headlines. He took to his Instagram and said, “For any nigga who think getting a job is lame!!!!!!!!! Man take y’all ass to work!!!!” This was the caption to the post that spoke about the hefty increase of UPS workers’ salaries. Contrarily, fans were quick to give him a taste of reality. They informed him that the full salary increment won’t be immediate, and the gradual increase will take time to reach the touted figure.
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Omar Gonzalez starts the conversation on a positive note, stating, “Been working at UPS for 10 years now; best career decision I ever made.” However, KR quickly counters with a reality check, asserting, “CAP I work for UPS; that sh*t doesn’t kick in till 2027; we need money now.”
Then, Slimbaby Gittens adds a cultural perspective, quoting, “BIG said it best ‘don’t be mad UPS is hiring,’ but they wanted that drug money though.”
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Following this, Bigvon Pablo provides an insider’s view, cautioning, “I work for UPS!!! It’s a contract; this is true, but it’s not! Don’t hype it.” Next, Sauce emphasizes the long-term commitment required, pointing out, “Not entry pay; you gotta be there for 20 years to get that.” Together, these comments paint a multifaceted picture of working at UPS, reflecting both pride and practical concerns.
Adrien Broner posted about the $170,000 salary job at UPS. It sparked a lively debate. His intentions to motivate and inspire might be genuine. Fans quickly provided a reality check. Furthermore, Broner keeps engaging with the public on various topics. Indeed, his influence and reach are undeniable.
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What do you think about Broner’s post and the fan reactions? Share your opinions in the comments below!
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