First Week As New Package Handler In Germany

[AbuHajaar]

I've just finished my first week of working as a package handler and so far the job keeps getting easier and more enjoyable every day.
I'm somewhat overweight, so I'm hoping to lose some serious weight working here.



Some questions I have:

-How sustainable is going to the gym before or after my shift(midnight), if I'm trying to increase my lifts everytime?

-Do any of the veterans here suffer from pains/aches after working for a long time?

-Are there any foods you recommend for eating before or after the shift? Anything you'd stay away from?

-I'm trying to waste as little time as possible, also we don't have any official breaks during the 3-4h shift(obviously), is there a rule of thumb on when and how often I can drink water or maybe take some time to snack(I'm not actually snacking, just for perspective).

-Lastly do you perceive this job as a valuable experience or do you think it's dull, mindless labour?

Thanks in advance!

 

[burrheadd]

Extremely "valuable experience"

Your life will be enriched many times over
As your shuffling cardboard all night long

 

[BaggyPants]

Extremely "valuable experience"

Your life will be enriched many times over
As your shuffling cardboard all night long

It's *you're. First one was correct. Second one was oh so wrong. C'mon, the German man's English was impeccable!

 

[oldngray]

It's *you're. First one was correct. Second one was oh so wrong. C'mon, the German man's English was impeccable!

Be gentle. @burrheadd has English as a second language. He probably grew up speaking Kansan.

 

[BaggyPants]

I've just finished my first week of working as a package handler and so far the job keeps getting easier and more enjoyable every day.
I'm somewhat overweight, so I'm hoping to lose some serious weight working here.



Some questions I have:

-How sustainable is going to the gym before or after my shift(midnight), if I'm trying to increase my lifts everytime?

-Do any of the veterans here suffer from pains/aches after working for a long time?

-Are there any foods you recommend for eating before or after the shift? Anything you'd stay away from?

-I'm trying to waste as little time as possible, also we don't have any official breaks during the 3-4h shift(obviously), is there a rule of thumb on when and how often I can drink water or maybe take some time to snack(I'm not actually snacking, just for perspective).

-Lastly do you perceive this job as a valuable experience or do you think it's dull, mindless labour?

Thanks in advance!

I used to bring cheese and nuts to snack on. I would be hungry after my shift. Now I drink latte with half and half with a table spoon of coconut oil melted in it and that gives me plenty of energy beyond my shift. I have also lost about 5 pounds since doing so. Dull, mindless labor for part time work and full benefits is just fine by me. I have creative hobbies outside of work!
Good luck.

 

[burrheadd]

It's *you're. First one was correct. Second one was oh so wrong. C'mon, the German man's English was impeccable!

Dont'e Caaare!!

 

[Operational needs]

I've just finished my first week of working as a package handler and so far the job keeps getting easier and more enjoyable every day.
I'm somewhat overweight, so I'm hoping to lose some serious weight working here.



Some questions I have:

-How sustainable is going to the gym before or after my shift(midnight), if I'm trying to increase my lifts everytime?

-Do any of the veterans here suffer from pains/aches after working for a long time?

-Are there any foods you recommend for eating before or after the shift? Anything you'd stay away from?

-I'm trying to waste as little time as possible, also we don't have any official breaks during the 3-4h shift(obviously), is there a rule of thumb on when and how often I can drink water or maybe take some time to snack(I'm not actually snacking, just for perspective).

-Lastly do you perceive this job as a valuable experience or do you think it's dull, mindless labour?

Thanks in advance!

Your English really IS impeccable. I'm impressed. Bravo to your teachers.

 

[burrheadd]

I used to bring cheese and nuts to snack on. I would be hungry after my shift. Now I drink latte with half and half with a table spoon of coconut oil melted in it and that gives me plenty of energy beyond my shift. I have also lost about 5 pounds since doing so. Dull, mindless labor for part time work and full benefits is just fine by me. I have creative hobbies outside of work!
Good luck.

So, all I got out of that was
"Nuts to snack on"
I like it

 

[BaggyPants]

So, all I got out of that was
"Nuts to snack on"
I like it

As long as I don't have to prepare them. I'm not creative in the kitchen.

 

[burrheadd]

As long as I don't have to prepare them. I'm not creative in the kitchen.

Shaved or with hair?

 

[BaggyPants]

Shaved or with hair?

Makes no difference. Nothing plain, has to be salty.

 

[burrheadd]

Makes no difference. Nothing plain, has to be salty.

My girl!!!

 

[Brownslave688]

Your English really IS impeccable. I'm impressed. Bravo to your teachers.

There's an app for that...

 

[BaggyPants]

My girl!!!

Even though I put coconut oil into my coffee and drink it? I don't believe you.

 

[Brownslave688]

So, all I got out of that was
"Nuts to snack on"
I like it

As long as I don't have to prepare them. I'm not creative in the kitchen.

Shaved or with hair?

Makes no difference. Nothing plain, has to be salty.

My girl!!!

 

[burrheadd]

Even though I put coconut oil into my coffee and drink it? I don't believe you.

About what?

 

[oldngray]

 

[Operational needs]

There's an app for that...

If he used an app it sure works a lot better than some I've used to translate other languages to English.

 

[BaggyPants]

Thanks for the recipe, for when I need a quick pick-me-up.

 

[oldngray]

If he used an app it sure works a lot better than some I've used to translate other languages to English.

Translators are too literal and can give funky results.