Did I make the right decision
Recently, got a temp job making 11.00. The hours for first shift wete from 6:30 am to 3:pm. Mon thru Sat full time. I usually do clerical, but since Im on the bus, nothing for clerical work was in my area. The job I got was for factory work, which I have not done over 20 yrs. The first two days were ok. I did a lot of box lifting and moving box crates to stack the boxes. By the third day. I could not get out of my bed, neither could I walk. It felt like a steel metal was stuck in.the lower part of my back. Although I was in alot of pain, I still decided to go to work. But when I tried to lift my feet to get off the bus steps to walk towards the job, a severe pain shot through my back. To make a long story short, never made it to the job site. I immediately turned around andf got on the next bus and headed home. I did contact the temp service to let them know that I would not be returning to the job due to severe back pain. I left a message, but I never heard back from the company. It took me abouty three days, and several hot baths to at least be able to walk again without feeling that severe pain. I still have bills do next month. But I felt my health comes first! Im still looking for work, but I just feel when it comes to health issues, it's better ti be safe then sorry.
You're certainly correct: "My health comes first! . . . when it comes to health issues, it's better ti be safe than sorry>"
Your EMOTIONAL health is almost as important. That includes the "job fit," and the way you feel about the work you do and the pride with which you tell people where you work and what you do there.
Hi everyone, i need your advice on how best to get a job. I have about 7years of experience in banking but prior to that I had 6years in Logistics and supply management. How can I get a job in Logistics?
Should of warmed up and stretch out more before just quitting like that.
If you have been at a job where you are not active, as you indicated, you probably used muscles you haven't used in 20 years. Also most people do not know how to lift properly anyway. I was lucky, when I was a CNA years ago we had a physical therapist teach our clinicals so were taught proper lifting techniques. I went from production in a factory, mostly sitting for 10 hrs. a day to material handling, on me feet & moving 10 hrs. a day( I get in .5 miles a day) also broke out my back brace for extra support. Know the right way to do a job safely!
Don’t ever allow anyone or anything to tear your health down babe.....I don’t blame you, I would have done the same. When I was working for Walgreens I was about 5 months pregnant going on my second year working there and I developed Sciatic Nerve Pain in my back. I had to do PT & see a chiropractor....However, Walgreens has a strict policy so I was fired for excessive absences even tho I had legit dr’s notes. I was denied unemployment compensation for wrongful termination so I just gave up. I currently work at Amazon, the work is killing me but the money is good....I’m going to try to stick it out as long as my health allows me to do so....Oan I wish you well with your future endeavors and I hope your health comes back as that is the most important thing in one’s life.....Good Luck
Health first, of course. But, it sounds like a workplace injury and, if so, should be covered by workers comp
I say you did the right thing your health is important than any thing else
Most people lift improperly.And if working a desk job sitting can weaken your back muscles severely.Even if you're not doing manual labor I suggest working out to stay in shape for your health.
Moneec, you did the right thing. I worked in a warehouse for 21 yrs. The wear and tear on your body can be horrible. Coming from clerical work to that environment is apples and oranges. Just being on your feet for hours on a hard concrete floor is horrible on your feet and back if you've never done that type of work before. I applaud you for for doing what you had to do...PROTECT YOUR HEALTH.. no amount of money can buy that! Keep your head up, something will come through for you!
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