Joined UPS when I was in a similar age group (am not looking that old). The first 3 months were hell for my body (the positive side was I lost a lot of unnecessary weight). Moved a little bit higher after a relatively short time, but the demands on the body remained, and sometimes body, heart and spine send some very clear signals. Honestly, you should look into a mirror and ask yourselves: do you want your body (and spine) to go through this experience?
The positive side of it is BENEFITS (once you have reached this stage).
The questions you will have to ask yourselves are:
- what is more beneficial to your body: a free of charge workout at UPS or a gym membership?
- what is more cost-effective: to acquire benefits for you and your family associates (whoever will be eligible) or to look elsewhere?
Overheard a recent statement of a teamster rep to possible seasonal candidates: "Your "derrieres" will be worked off". Are you willing to meet this challenge?
Your mind might say yes, your body (during and after inititation) might give you different signals.
At this age, you have to weigh your options very carefully and wisely.
What are your expectations? To provide and acquire a certain safety net for you and your immediate companion?
If you join for just the pay (loader, unloader, wherever),you will be disappointed. If you join to be part of a winning and widely accepted company, then you are in the right place. Even at your age, there are opportunities. But it might take time.