I want to get a physical job...

Nightporter

Nightporter

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Hello,

Sorry if this has already been posted... Right now I'm working a somewhat physical job (bagger) but I'm really ready to quit for other reasons. The only thing that has stopped me so far is that my job is really physical. Mopping, cleaning toilets, pushing 6 - 7 carts inside at a time at least 10 - 20 times a day, and not to mention just standing and bagging in general.

I'm worried I wouldn't be able to find another job quite as physical. I feel that the fact I move around so much at my job has aided me in weight loss. Even if I became a cashier, I would get much less exercise than I do now. I do not want to be a bagger again. I wouldn't mind something like landscaping, except for the fact I don't know much about it.

Can anyone out there suggest any physical jobs that aren't too grueling? The way things are now, I probably won't be able to find another job, but I at least want to try.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

Thanks.... -N-
 
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I used to perform a very physical job. Actually, it was a "down right" physical brutal job. The job made my body ache with pain every day. And because it was a "job" (to make money - to survive), I couldn't say NO. I had to work each and every day. Especially since that place didn't allow "sick leave" days. One got paid by the hour. If they didn't work, they didn't get paid. That was during my "work harder - NOT smarter" days. (giant smile).

Today, after attending many years of university, I now have a "sit on my tail" office job. To compensate for needed exercise, I often exercise before starting work, take the stairs while at my city office, I exercise at lunch time and I exercise after work. Yes. Always finding ways to exercise my body. And best of all, I pick a different exercises - especially f my body pains "too much" from a specific exercise. And best part of all, I exercise because I want to - not because I have to. Thus, the task of exercising is much more fun.

With the above in mind, may I suggest:
- Park further away from your work location. Thus, forcing yourself to walk longer to your locatoion. Or, jog a few blocks - like I do (when I attend my city office).
- While at work or in an appartment, "take the stairs" between floors. Today, I often walk up/down 15 flights of stairs for 30 consecutive minutes - during my 1 hour lunch break. And while I "walk the stairs", I also hold my arms directly above my head. Thus, exercising my arms at the same time as well.
- After work and returning home, immediately go for a long walk. Or, take a 4 mile beddle bike ride (which only takes 40ish minutes). Start your dinner (like in a slow cooker or low heat oven) and when you return from your before dinner exercise routine, your dinner is ready to eat.
- If outdoors isn't for you, get yourself a small stationary bike, Glider or Portable TM and place close to your kitchen. As your dinner is cooking, simply do 30-40 minutes on your favorite exercise machine. Nice "before dinner" exercise - while watching your stove / oven (visual safety thing).
- After dinner, go for a walk, skipping rope (500 double jumps under 12 minutes) or do some "sports games" with your friends. Tennis and squash games are fun with a friend.
- On weekends, make its standard routine to visit your local swimming pool. Do lots of "water sports" alone or with a friend. Or, simply visit your local public pool and "do your own thing". My entire family does "the pool" outing every other weekend. Works great for us.

The above tasks work for me.

Hope these ideas help you as well....

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A friend of mine works for comcast. You climb poles while carrying heavy cable and stuff and it pays well. No college needed and it pays about the same as any entry level position with an undergraduate degree. Good benefits and such.
 
You can be a brick layer, lumber jack, HVAC installer, gas installer or electrical installer as well. These "physical trades" jobs demand high physical levels as well.

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You can also be a certified nurse or teacher as well. A nurse in a hospital ER can "out walk" any trades person I know. Teachers are also "on their feet" all day long as well.

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Unloading trucks. I worked at a popular toy store (well, not so popular with ME any more), and I once had to carry an entire drum kit up a ladder. The whole time I was there, I weighed about 10 pounds less than usual.

Fed-Ex and UPS are less dead-end versions of that same job.
 
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