I started a new job today. Its through a temp agency. But boy what a job it is. Forklift drivers(Not me, yet anyways) unload a trailer full of pallets. And we have to restack them. Each pallet weights approximately 75lbs. I knew this going into it, and I wondered how Id respond to it, but I knew I had to take it and at least try. When I was in my 20's I was a non-smoker who played softball, pick up basketball and even volleyball. As often as possible, when I started a job at a soup factory I had to fill kittles with frozen vegtables as much as 150lbs a dump, to blanch them. I lost 50lbs that first summer there, gained a little speed and pop in my softball skills. Anyways, based on that I knew at one time I could hack, now Im 33 out of shape, smoke and high blood pressure. By first break I couldnt feel my legs and my arms felt like jello, but I kept plugging away. My supervisor came up to me at lunch and said they give newbies a few days to adjust because of just how demanding the job is. He offered to let me to go home to have more time to recoup and get ready for tomarrow. I took it, probably shouldnt of but I dont think I had another 5 hours(10 hr days) left in the tank. And Id rather take his invite then have to ask later. He also told me they normaly do this the first week or two, then decide if the person will be able to hack it or not. Im going to keep giving it my all, as I figure its a great way to shed a few pounds and Im not afraid of the work as long as my body will work with me. Plus a long time friend who I started playing tee ball with at the age of 5 has told me next year is his last year of softball. Figures at 33 its time to stop playing games and get a job. So we talked about me coming out of retirement and playing one last year together. If I can drop 25-50lbs with the job then start working out we might make a memorable last run together. Who knows he plays in ASA e-class travel ball maybe we can win a ring!
-J
-J
