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1st day tomorrow...
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1st day tomorrow...
Hi guys,
Completed my online induction today and my first day at the office is tomorrow. I've got no uniform yet.... just wondering if its acceptable to wear shorts on my 1st day, its due to be red hot tomorrow.
Cheers.
Completed my online induction today and my first day at the office is tomorrow. I've got no uniform yet.... just wondering if its acceptable to wear shorts on my 1st day, its due to be red hot tomorrow.
Cheers.
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
As long as they're not too short shorts they should be fine.
No logos, slogans (though a Nike 'tick' or similar would be fine) etc and probably best to have plenty of pockets if possible - you'll need them!
Then again, at our office you'll be sitting indoors watching videos on your first day.
No logos, slogans (though a Nike 'tick' or similar would be fine) etc and probably best to have plenty of pockets if possible - you'll need them!
Then again, at our office you'll be sitting indoors watching videos on your first day.
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failing the workforce, failing the public and deliberately failing mail on a daily basis for too many years.
failing the workforce, failing the public and deliberately failing mail on a daily basis for too many years.
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
A smart pair of grey cargo shorts it is then. Thanks for the help.
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
Cargo = pockets = good thinking Pop some pens in the pockets before you set off!
Royal Mail
failing the workforce, failing the public and deliberately failing mail on a daily basis for too many years.
failing the workforce, failing the public and deliberately failing mail on a daily basis for too many years.
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
Best of luck mate hope it went well today for you.
Im definately jealous.... I was unsuccessful on one application, got another in but just waiting to hear back.
Regards Norfolk
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
How are you getting on?
I Wrote
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
Into my 3rd week now and after a tough couple of weeks to start with, I feel like i'm fine with most aspects of the job now. I've done my driving training and I've done my own walk on my own in the van with heavy and large parcels thrown in as well this week, it went well.
My main problem now is I think I've got shin splints in my left leg, it's really painful. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm worried it's going to affect me going forward.
My main problem now is I think I've got shin splints in my left leg, it's really painful. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm worried it's going to affect me going forward.
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
Hi mate. Glad you're not throwing in the towel like a lot of other new starts at the moment. How's your fitness level? It can be quite demanding being a Postie! Yes, I've had shin splints, and more. You will get aches and pains going forward, and in other places too. Search the term 'prehab' for some good advice. I'm not being flippant here. This will serve you well in future if you are able to put what you find into practice. If the shin splints get worse, then you'll need to rest, for however long that takes, bearing in mind the need for movement during the recovery period. In the meantime I would try some stretches coupled with a warm bath with some Epsom salts. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE, just what I would do.MurphyD wrote: ↑24 Sep 2021, 00:01Into my 3rd week now and after a tough couple of weeks to start with, I feel like i'm fine with most aspects of the job now. I've done my driving training and I've done my own walk on my own in the van with heavy and large parcels thrown in as well this week, it went well.
My main problem now is I think I've got shin splints in my left leg, it's really painful. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm worried it's going to affect me going forward.
Current advice is to ice:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shin-splints/
But the RICE guy says not:
https://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/why-ic ... overy.html
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
i got them on both legs when i first started, and yes, it's awful
do you have decent footwear on?
i changed mine as i realised the cheapest oldest pair i had wasn't really meant for the job and the pain went away very soon after
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
Yeah, meant to add that too. What can help also - regardless of what footwear you use - is a good pair of supportive insoles. Not the cheap ones, they don't last. Something like Powerstep, Spenco, Superfeet or others of that quality.
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Re: 1st day tomorrow...
I got shin splints when I started 2 years ago. The problem was the comfort flex trainers when I swapped to Magnum Banderas I was fineMurphyD wrote: ↑24 Sep 2021, 00:01Into my 3rd week now and after a tough couple of weeks to start with, I feel like i'm fine with most aspects of the job now. I've done my driving training and I've done my own walk on my own in the van with heavy and large parcels thrown in as well this week, it went well.
My main problem now is I think I've got shin splints in my left leg, it's really painful. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm worried it's going to affect me going forward.