Mid 30's feeling like high 60's

[BROWNCAT]

I've been working for this company for about 5 years, some part-time and some full time, I'm remembering when I started what HR guy told us, he said that this job requires a "Special Breed" of human, that not everybody is capable of doing the backbreaking hard job that UPS is... At first I was like "blah, blah... I'm capable of this and more, how hard could it be to unload/load amazon boxes and deliver them to houses in a automatic truck"... How wrong I was.... Now not even halfway through my career at UPS I feel like I don't even know If I'm going to survive 25 years of this without some type of surgery or some type of deep medical condition since I feel some type of pain/discomfort on every bone/muscle of my body... Not that "Special Breed" of humans I guess... Some times I feel like getting out of here in one peace now that I still can, but then I think where else I'm going to get the same benefits/compensation/pension package that I get here without a college degree. the dilemma is: Is this job really worth it? or Is what we get just a tiny fraction of what we are giving and is not worth it at all...

(Just thinking out loud on another day with another ty load in paradise )

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Just wait until you hit 50!!!!

 

[Wally]

Get to the gym and start lifting weights. It really helps.

 

[UPSER110]

Def start taking you breaks, don't jump out of the truck, watch your lifting,lowering, and twisting. This is a marathon. My self I have lost a few lbs by eating healthier which has helped my knees and ankles hurt less. I do need to start working out too.

 

[KOG72]

Just wait until you hit 50!!!!

Getting close

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Getting close

Just wait, my friend

 

[KOG72]

I thought at first that this was a temperature thread,I was wrong.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I thought at first that this was a temperature thread,I was wrong.

Hillbilly

 

[scooby0048]

I thought at first that this was a temperature thread,I was wrong.

Well, you're wrong. Just another Oh, poor me whiny thread. Now GTFO of here!

 

[dookie stain]

This thread could be about my waist size after the lunch I just ate.

 

[Overworked75]

I know where you are coming from. I've been here for almost 16 years (10 full time) and never had a problem besides a sprained ankle back in the day. Now I found out about 1 1/2 months ago I have bulging/herniated discs in my back. It really puts things in perspective as I'm 40 and have a wife and two kids to take care of. I know I'm not the only to have these issues, but it does worry me a little because this job hasn't gotten any easier. Good luck to you in whatever you choose.

 

[KOG72]

Hillbilly

One and only

 

[scooby0048]

Now I found out about 1 1/2 months ago I have bulging/herniated discs in my back.

I hear those are nasty painful and don't always get fixed properly causing more pain.

 

[tacken]

They will push us all to the breaking point. And then put a younger cheaper model in.

 

[Overworked75]

I wish I knew if they heal or not. Never had any problems when I was younger playing sports. I often think about how I will make it another 15 years. I definitely don't want to end up crippled because of any job!

 

[onehandsolo]

Bite the bullet and hire a personal trainer for a few months. I good trainers will help you with your balance and strength. Also maybe try finding a good Chiropratic

 

[Wally]

This thread could be about my waist size after the lunch I just ate.

Golden Corral?

 

[scooby0048]

I wish I knew if they heal or not. Never had any problems when I was younger playing sports. I often think about how I will make it another 15 years. I definitely don't want to end up crippled because of any job!

Good luck to ya then.

 

[cosmo1]

I wish I knew if they heal or not. Never had any problems when I was younger playing sports. I often think about how I will make it another 15 years. I definitely don't want to end up crippled because of any job!

Shouldn't have mentioned that.

 

[dookie stain]

Golden Corral?

I wish...pizza buffet