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<blockquote data-quote="VelcroVest" data-source="post: 2514502" data-attributes="member: 65510"><p>Replying a bit late, but eh.</p><p></p><p>I've been doing it for about two weeks now, so far it's not that bad. You don't really have to be strong to be a helper, just not weak. Most packages aren't that heavy, and the ones that are, you don't have to rush to get them to the door. It's more about muscle endurance, especially when receiving stacks of packages from a business. (Well that, and handling the impatience of your driver when you take 'too long' to fill out non-deliveries and such.)</p><p></p><p>The worst part is that it is quite hard on the body, especially the knees and feet. Make sure you've got some decent soles / insoles for your footwear, and take it easy going up and down the steps of the package car. A little care goes a long way, especially if you're carrying a few extra pounds on your frame. You've gotta do a three-point entry when getting out and coming in, so make use of it and put some weight onto the hand rail, distribute the force.</p><p></p><p>To a lesser extent it's also a bit rough on your knuckles, as you'll be knocking on a <em>lot</em> of doors. And you'll get some scraps and bruises that you'll pick up as a matter of course, the usual stuff that comes with hours of manual labor.</p><p></p><p>I joined for the same reason, extra job history and some pocket money. The latter hadn't happened yet, it's a two week delay between doing work and being paid so I'm still in the red due to gas expense, but I should be in the black soon. On the plus side, you get paid for the orientation, which I was surprised to find out.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Were your measurements just a single size (Large, XXL)? I think most driver helpers aren't getting uniforms this year. Instead the driver gives you a vest that you give back at the end of the day.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="VelcroVest, post: 2514502, member: 65510"] Replying a bit late, but eh. I've been doing it for about two weeks now, so far it's not that bad. You don't really have to be strong to be a helper, just not weak. Most packages aren't that heavy, and the ones that are, you don't have to rush to get them to the door. It's more about muscle endurance, especially when receiving stacks of packages from a business. (Well that, and handling the impatience of your driver when you take 'too long' to fill out non-deliveries and such.) The worst part is that it is quite hard on the body, especially the knees and feet. Make sure you've got some decent soles / insoles for your footwear, and take it easy going up and down the steps of the package car. A little care goes a long way, especially if you're carrying a few extra pounds on your frame. You've gotta do a three-point entry when getting out and coming in, so make use of it and put some weight onto the hand rail, distribute the force. To a lesser extent it's also a bit rough on your knuckles, as you'll be knocking on a [I]lot[/I] of doors. And you'll get some scraps and bruises that you'll pick up as a matter of course, the usual stuff that comes with hours of manual labor. I joined for the same reason, extra job history and some pocket money. The latter hadn't happened yet, it's a two week delay between doing work and being paid so I'm still in the red due to gas expense, but I should be in the black soon. On the plus side, you get paid for the orientation, which I was surprised to find out. Were your measurements just a single size (Large, XXL)? I think most driver helpers aren't getting uniforms this year. Instead the driver gives you a vest that you give back at the end of the day. [/QUOTE]
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