standing up for 8 hours?

Question

I start a new job tomorrow at the front desk of a hotel; i'm gonna be standing up for eight hours and it's freaking me out! any suggestions besides comfortable shoes? For those of you who have a stand up job do u get tired and cranky at the end of ur shift?

Answer 1

I did a stand up job in a factory for 7 yrs. And still doing one now. Just get some comfortable shoes. You will get use to it after a few days. There are days you will be cranky & irritable, but I dont think that is because you will be standing up for 8 hrs.

Answer 2

Every so often step in the back, bend over and touch your toes. This will help stretch your back and alleviate some of the tiredness. Try not to stand in one place, in one position for too long. Walk briefly back and forth if there aren't any guests to be taken care of. Your first few nights though you will probably be too busy learning new applications and job duties to be standing in one place for too long. When you get your break make sure you go to the breakroom. If it's not crowded, put your feet up on a chair under the table until your break is over. Drink a lot of water which will help prevent you getting as tired as quickly, and will help your muscles keep from tightening up as much. Eating bananas (potassium) is good also.

When you get home take a couple of ibuprofen before you go to bed, and then start over the next day.

Good luck on your new job.

Answer 3

Wow, good luck! I'd probably do a little pacing back and forth and stretching whenever you get the chance. And when you get home, have a nice warm foot bath waiting for you!

Answer 4

try to keep most of your weight on the ball,s of your feet and your knees ever so slightly bent. keep your back strait and shift your weight from foot to foot some. Good luck on your new job.

Answer 5

I am confident you get breaks, or at least lunch. Sit then.