this job i started yesterday its kinda hard because u got to go really really fast at putting the stuff in boxes and conveyer belts and stuff and my back hurts from it and they give u hardcore hours from 3:45-11pm and thats alot.
2006-11-21 07:00:23 · 9 answers · asked by tulsagrl18 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You will get used to the speed of the job, that comes with time.
Your body will get used to it to, and so your back will feel better.
As for 3:45 to 11, that's not even full time, so how would it be "hardcore"?
Before you quit this job, consider the following:
How many jobs have you held in the past 3 years? 1? 3? 10?
If you have held more than 2 jobs, you are at risk of being labeled a job jumper and no one will want to hire you.
What is the economic condition where you live? Are there hundreds of jobs like the one you have? Or are there fewer and fewer every week? The economy is slowing down, I really don't think finding a job will get any easier than it is for you now.
What is your current financial status? Do you have to work, or are you just working for something to do? With Winter & Christmas bearing down on us, now doesn't seem to be the best time to be out of work.
And finally, it is always easier to find a job, when you HAVE a job. HR people value workers and like to hire people away from other companies. Just a fact of life.
2006-11-21 07:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have taken a job out of desperation a couple of times that I regretted and one of them was a back killer! I didn't last the whole day at that job!
Okay if you are really suffering, quit and learn from the experience!
After this before applying to any job, ask yourself if you can physically meet the demands of the job. If you can't stoop, bend or stand for long periods, don't apply for any jobs that require that type of work. There's no shame in not being able to do all that - I sure can't.
But don't take the time that you aren't working to sit and relax, get right back out there and apply for work that you can do.
A really good place to start looking is Monsterjobs.com I posted my resume on there and applied to several jobs that interested me. I had five different interviews within two weeks after finding the site and am starting the job I did take next week.
On Monster Jobs the job description covers what the job entails so if youre reading it and think "I can't do that" then just move on.
http://www.monster.com/
2006-11-21 07:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with dcgirl. One thing you might try is doing some simple back-strengthening exercises. Crunches to strengthen the abs will also help your back because the abs are support muscles as well. Usually, when you are the new guy on the job, you get the worst hours. If you hang in there for a while, someone else will quit, a new guy comes in and, bam, you've moved up the ladder. Eventually, you'll get seniority. If you really hate the job, keep looking for another position, but hang on to the one you've got. It would be unfortunate to quit this position and then have to take one that was worse because you needed the money and couldn't find anything else.
2006-11-21 07:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many strenuous jobs take some getting used to. My first job as a server I worker 12 hour shifts and by the third hour my feet hurt so bad I wanted to cry but I stuck with it and things got easier-eventually. If you honestly feel you cannot keep the job find another before you quit, otherwise you may be kicking yourself when you are broke and can't a job. Any job is better than no job.
2006-11-21 07:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3:45 to 11 is only a bit over a 7 hour shift so unless you're working 6 days a week, that's not too bad of a schedule. You will get faster as you get used to the job and your back will get stronger so you might want to stick with it for a few weeks before you decide if you're going to keep the job or not.
2006-11-21 07:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Working in a plant or factory you are going to work those hours like that. The questions that you need to ask yourself, is do I really want to this, or could I find something else better. If, you don't have another job line up I would stay there until I find something else and if you got the job through a temporary agency, then tell them that you can't work this type you want something else.
2006-11-21 07:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself - Do I need this job badly? Are there alternatives? Am I feeling self pity? Can I take some measures (such as strap around your back/waist to ease) to reduce the stress on the back? Is this seriously hurting my back? If the answer to the last question is yes, then you should seriouly consider quitting and finding something else. You are jeopardizing your future earnings potential and your health by doing this job.
2006-11-21 07:24:40 · answer #7 · answered by questionman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, maybe your body will get used to the hard work, maybe you;ll like it, give it a try first dont be so quick to judge, you might like the people, the pay, the benefits, and its not good for your rep to start quit and start a job. You want to seem steady.
2006-11-21 07:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by crystald 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep it till you find another!
2006-11-21 07:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by kkalin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋