How hard is the seasonal helper job, really?

[rod]

I know it sounds superficial but shaving my goatee off for a couple weeks employment sounds really humiliating. I would love to have a full time drivers job but that sounds pretty far fetched and unlikely to happen. Back to the drawing board.
Thanks for the help

 

[DumbTruckDriver]

No, I didn't disclose it. If I did nobody would hire me. I'm not sure if it would effect my performance or not. I lift things around the house just fine but it's not for 8 hours straight etc...

I need a mesh put in there, the doc says it's like Swiss cheese...but he won't do it untill I lose more weight. Said I'll just herniate it again at my current weight.
Sucks.

Another question, I see some UPS helper location jobs state must lift 35 pounds and others say 70 pounds. Which is it? Also do you have to wear UPS work boots? Why can't I wear my orthopedic shoes?

70 lbs. Max of 150 lbs. I had a mesh patch put in for a hernia a couple of years ago. Being a runner for a month could very well aggravate your current situation.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

No, I didn't disclose it. If I did nobody would hire me. I'm not sure if it would effect my performance or not. I lift things around the house just fine but it's not for 8 hours straight etc...

I need a mesh put in there, the doc says it's like Swiss cheese...but he won't do it untill I lose more weight. Said I'll just herniate it again at my current weight.
Sucks.

Another question, I see some UPS helper location jobs state must lift 35 pounds and others say 70 pounds. Which is it? Also do you have to wear UPS work boots? Why can't I wear my orthopedic shoes?

The only reason I asked is that every year we hear about a seasonal who came in with an undisclosed preexisting injury who "hurts" him or herself and tries to file a (fraudulent) comp claim.

 

[By The Book]

No, I didn't disclose it. If I did nobody would hire me. I'm not sure if it would effect my performance or not. I lift things around the house just fine but it's not for 8 hours straight etc...

I need a mesh put in there, the doc says it's like Swiss cheese...but he won't do it untill I lose more weight. Said I'll just herniate it again at my current weight.
Sucks.

Another question, I see some UPS helper location jobs state must lift 35 pounds and others say 70 pounds. Which is it? Also do you have to wear UPS work boots? Why can't I wear my orthopedic shoes?

It isn't worth making your condition worse working here this year. Follow your doctors advice, get the patch put in and take the time off to heal. Come back when you have no issues.

 

[MassWineGuy]

$15/hour? Where are you? That's amazing for a helper position.

It's hard, physical work. I think your weight might make it challenging. Then again, you'll likely lose a few pounds if you're doing it right. Most drivers are good to ride with. Some are total jerks who really shouldn't have any contact with others.

Good luck.

 

[scooby0048]

Most drivers are good to ride with. Some are total jerks who really shouldn't have any contact with others.

Coming from another Masshole, that is such a great compliment. Thanks!

 

[upschuck]

No, I didn't disclose it. If I did nobody would hire me. I'm not sure if it would effect my performance or not. I lift things around the house just fine but it's not for 8 hours straight etc...

I need a mesh put in there, the doc says it's like Swiss cheese...but he won't do it untill I lose more weight. Said I'll just herniate it again at my current weight.
Sucks.

Another question, I see some UPS helper location jobs state must lift 35 pounds and others say 70 pounds. Which is it? Also do you have to wear UPS work boots? Why can't I wear my orthopedic shoes?

The helper job is not for you.

 

[MassWineGuy]

Coming from another Masshole, that is such a great compliment. Thanks!

I live here but I'm a native New Yorker. Go Yankees.

 

[Operational needs]

No, I didn't disclose it. If I did nobody would hire me. I'm not sure if it would effect my performance or not. I lift things around the house just fine but it's not for 8 hours straight etc...

I need a mesh put in there, the doc says it's like Swiss cheese...but he won't do it untill I lose more weight. Said I'll just herniate it again at my current weight.
Sucks.

Another question, I see some UPS helper location jobs state must lift 35 pounds and others say 70 pounds. Which is it? Also do you have to wear UPS work boots? Why can't I wear my orthopedic shoes?

Seriously? Orthopedic shoes??

 

[joeboodog]

Seriously? Orthopedic shoes??

This keeps getting better and better. Next he'll say he needs to be accommodated for a service dog.

 

[upschuck]

This keeps getting better and better. Next he'll say he needs to be accommodated for a service dog.

And you are a dog, sooooo.........

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I live here but I'm a native New Yorker. Go Yankees.

I'm a native Masshole who lives in New York. Go Sox!

 

[Analbumcover]

Only $10.50 here, and $75/wk bonus for showing every day.

I'm getting $12.25 as preload....

 

[BSWALKS]

I'm getting $12.25 as preload....

Then i believe your inside rate would prevail . Not positive

 

[JohnLeeHooker]

Seriously? Orthopedic shoes??

No, but my feet are jacked up and I do need to wear certain shoes

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

No, but my feet are jacked up and I do need to wear certain shoes

Try some insoles

 

[Operational needs]

No, but my feet are jacked up and I do need to wear certain shoes

So you have jacked up feet, a hernia, a weight issue and who knows what else is wrong? You might want to consider a desk job somewhere. No way you could keep up as a helper.

 

[burrheadd]

So you have jacked up feet, a hernia, a weight issue and who knows what else is wrong? You might want to consider a desk job somewhere. No way you could keep up as a helper.

Winner x 10

 

[Covemastah]

I live here but I'm a native New Yorker. Go Yankees.

You & @MyTripisCut should hang out !!
friend --- the Yankees

 

[MassWineGuy]

I'm not sure it's true, but I've heard mention of some promising teams up Boston way.