Soo tired ... Does it get easier???

Mick100 · Post by **Mick100** » 24 May 2019, 08:09

20 years in the job seems to be getting worse by the day when I'm on the move I'm ok but once I sit down in the evening I walk like a cripple 55 now and feel burnt out can I do another 12 years I just can't see it when I first started 20 years ago absolutely loved the job now it's just making me miserable

twoloops · Post by **twoloops** » 24 May 2019, 09:50

Dump the Royal Mail footwear & get something decent on you feet, thank me later

lisag42 · Post by **lisag42** » 24 May 2019, 10:35

mattycash wrote:Dump the Royal Mail footwear & get something decent on you feet, thank me later

Do you not get a telling off for that?

I’m dreading the footwear after the dreadful ones in my last job

Post by **rambo1** » 24 May 2019, 14:31

lisag42 wrote:
mattycash wrote:Dump the Royal Mail footwear & get something decent on you feet, thank me later
Do you not get a telling off for that?

I’m dreading the footwear after the dreadful ones in my last job

You'll need a doctors note to say royal mail footwear are not suitable for your feet. (I don't think they're suitable for anybody's feet to walk 60miles a week in). Look after your feet and your shins, knees, hips and back will thank you in later life.

FAB · Post by **FAB** » 24 May 2019, 14:49

After 30 years I can honestly say it does not get easier! Just more knackering and painful. Can't remember when I was last truly full of energy . Think it was 1988!

itinerant · Post by **itinerant** » 24 May 2019, 15:00

rambo1 wrote:
lisag42 wrote:
mattycash wrote:Dump the Royal Mail footwear & get something decent on you feet, thank me later
Do you not get a telling off for that?

I’m dreading the footwear after the dreadful ones in my last job
You'll need a doctors note to say royal mail footwear are not suitable for your feet. (I don't think they're suitable for anybody's feet to walk 60miles a week in). Look after your feet and your shins, knees, hips and back will thank you in later life.

mattycash and rambo are spot on.

I can recommend these https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-s ... e=18301303

I was suffering a lot with RM footwear. I got a doctors note and bought a pair of the above and now have no problem at all. I was worried they were too cheap but they have held up well after 4 months and showing no real sign of wear yet.

Celgar · Post by **Celgar** » 24 May 2019, 15:11

If I am still alive at 60 I will retire then no matter what the retirement ages are then and maybe get a part time job elsewhere to top up. I'm not entirely sure I will make it to 60 though for various reasons. The general stats for posties surviving much beyond current retirement ages are not that good.

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 24 May 2019, 15:29

rambo1 wrote: You'll need a doctors note to say royal mail footwear are not suitable for your feet. (I don't think they're suitable for anybody's feet to walk 60miles a week in). Look after your feet and your shins, knees, hips and back will thank you in later life.

I dont even think you need the dr note anymore

lisag42 · Post by **lisag42** » 24 May 2019, 20:27

itinerant wrote:
rambo1 wrote:
lisag42 wrote:
mattycash wrote:Dump the Royal Mail footwear & get something decent on you feet, thank me later
Do you not get a telling off for that?

I’m dreading the footwear after the dreadful ones in my last job
You'll need a doctors note to say royal mail footwear are not suitable for your feet. (I don't think they're suitable for anybody's feet to walk 60miles a week in). Look after your feet and your shins, knees, hips and back will thank you in later life.
mattycash and rambo are spot on.

I can recommend these https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-s ... e=18301303

I was suffering a lot with RM footwear. I got a doctors note and bought a pair of the above and now have no problem at all. I was worried they were too cheap but they have held up well after 4 months and showing no real sign of wear yet.

They are similar to the ones a I wear outside of work, really comfortable. Will see what the company offering is like, then if they are no good get a Dr note. Flat feet and bad shoes is not a great combo!

norris9 · Post by **norris9** » 24 May 2019, 23:43

Celgar wrote:If I am still alive at 60 I will retire then no matter what the retirement ages are then and maybe get a part time job elsewhere to top up. I'm not entirely sure I will make it to 60 though for various reasons. The general stats for posties surviving much beyond current retirement ages are not that good.

Saaaayy Whaaaatttt!

Posties head to an early grave?

No point in paying into a pension then.

Cme12 · Post by **Cme12** » 25 May 2019, 20:43

Week 6 for me and a few little aches but nothing major, i felt so tired the first few weeks but now i am fine. Wore the royal mail shoes once though and they werent comfy so switched to own trainers.

bardeh · Post by **bardeh** » 25 May 2019, 20:49

A big thing aswell, especially now that the weather is getting hotter, is staying hydrated. The days where I don't drink enough water I am absolutely exhausted by the end of the day, whereas if I remember to take enough water with me (two large bottles) I'm much better. The only issue with that is finding somewhere to take a pee halfway through the walk, though...

miles_peters · Post by **miles_peters** » 25 May 2019, 21:43

Wendy1962 wrote:Into my 2nd week , the respect of have for Posties is sky high I never realized how hard the job is ... I’m a runner so relatively fit .. But after averaging 10miles + a day I’m coming home shattered and aching...
My question is ... does it get easier, or is the tiredness , aching etc permanent and won’t change ( if it doesn’t I would possibly re think my choice of career )

atleast its getting into the hotter weather now. its so much easier in near 80 degree's heat...

Post by **wacko74** » 26 May 2019, 06:19

Mick100 wrote:20 years in the job seems to be getting worse by the day when I'm on the move I'm ok but once I sit down in the evening I walk like a cripple 55 now and feel burnt out can I do another 12 years I just can't see it when I first started 20 years ago absolutely loved the job now it's just making me miserable

You've done well to get to 55, I'm only 44 and have just the same symptoms, not too bad when I'm on the move, but once I get home and sit down for 10 minutes then try to stand up again it's like my knees and ankles have turned to solid stone!

clashcityrocker · Post by **clashcityrocker** » 26 May 2019, 07:09

You need to stretch before you go out on delivery and again when you finish.
Warm up and warm down - just like you would with any other physical activity.