I think 7 months and 5 days was a little bit long for me to be working at FedEx. But I can say I was surprised I lasted so long. My back is much happier now, mostly because I joined Planet Fitness. One day after work when I was acutely in pain I went in to look around and a trainer came over to chat. I mentioned the back problems I've had for years, my bad discs at L3, 4 & 5. And I said loading packages was really hard on me especially lately.
The one thing I've really enjoyed is syncing with my coworkers, Raaman and Nova. They're slinging boxes as fast as they can and I'm grabbing the boxes, twisting to shoot them down a ramp but it's taking a toll.
The trainer took me around to 4 machines. They don't have the exact same Roman chair I'm used to. There was a spot for hanging by your elbows and you can bring your knees to chest- or almost. She was surprised I could do it. I did 5 reps on everything which I know isn't much but I will add reps as I'm able. Then she showed me how the hydro-massage chair works and I was in Love. I loaded the app as soon as I got home and joined. I've been back most days, except when Gary is home.
One day, I decided to run the hydro-massage chair on full blast and I won't do that again.
I've been applying for other jobs, had one interview already but I really miss everyone at FedEx. A couple of head hunters found my resume on Indeed and put me in the running for some neat things that pay well. It seems a few places are still having problems attracting applicants. I never thought I'd be up for jobs that pay up to $21 an hour but that's where I am these days.
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