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what to wear
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hannie2002
- Posts: 77
- Joined: 20 Jun 2011, 22:31
- Gender: Male
what to wear
hi everyone
with me doing my induction on tuesday and start work wed
what will i wear to start work on wed as i dont have a uniform yet
with me doing my induction on tuesday and start work wed
what will i wear to start work on wed as i dont have a uniform yet
I would walk 500 miles
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
And I would walk 500 more
Just to be the man who walked a thousand miles
To fall down at your door
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POSTWOMAN
- EX ROYAL MAIL
- Posts: 107
- Joined: 30 Apr 2010, 20:23
- Gender: Female
Re: what to wear
as new newbie - make sure to take record of ur overtime & check the paylsips . Plus, this weeks OT sud appear on next week.
yes u an order shoes every six months though tell ur maanager after 5 months cuz it takes ages. u r allowed 2 shoes a year
yes u an order shoes every six months though tell ur maanager after 5 months cuz it takes ages. u r allowed 2 shoes a year
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countyboy
- EX ROYAL MAIL
- Posts: 121
- Joined: 03 Dec 2009, 17:48
- Gender: Male
Re: what to wear
Good pair of walking boots...hannie2002 wrote:hi everyone
with me doing my induction on tuesday and start work wed
what will i wear to start work on wed as i dont have a uniform yet
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George door to dawes
- Posts: 378
- Joined: 19 Feb 2011, 17:48
- Gender: Female
Re: what to wear
+1 a good pair of boots or walking shoes will help your poor feet loads the first couple of weeks. I wouldnt expect uniform very quickly so just wear something comfortable but not anything too decent as your clothes can get ruined. Personally would avoid jeans as they can be hot in the summer and heavy if it rains loads.countyboy wrote:Good pair of walking boots...hannie2002 wrote:hi everyone
with me doing my induction on tuesday and start work wed
what will i wear to start work on wed as i dont have a uniform yet
Good luck!
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sevenandseven
- Posts: 162
- Joined: 06 Aug 2007, 16:12
Re: what to wear
And knowing RM they'll both be for the left foot !yes u an order shoes every six months though tell ur maanager after 5 months cuz it takes ages. u r allowed 2 shoes a year
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NewPostieUK
- Posts: 2104
- Joined: 06 Jan 2008, 21:38
- Gender: Male
- Location: SickAsAChipLand
Re: what to wear
Thats news to me.POSTWOMAN wrote:. u r allowed 2 shoes a year
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wayoutman
- Posts: 238
- Joined: 02 Jun 2011, 16:44
- Gender: Male
Re: what to wear
NewPostieUK wrote:Thats news to me.POSTWOMAN wrote:. u r allowed 2 shoes a year
same at our DO, left in march and a right in september
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Lincox
- EX ROYAL MAIL
- Posts: 3485
- Joined: 09 Jan 2008, 18:07
- Gender: Male
Re: what to wear
Is that goody 2 shoes

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wiganpostie
- Posts: 670
- Joined: 09 Mar 2010, 20:16
- Gender: Male
Re: what to wear
Your manager and co-workers won't take a blind bit of notice what you wear, so just wear something comfortable and casual.
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wannabeek
- Posts: 996
- Joined: 27 Apr 2011, 00:49
- Gender: Male
I started this year myself and had no uniform other than a high-viz vest for a while, and that's not unusual.
I wouldn't recommend wearing anything denim, it gets hot even when it's cold out and worse when it's wet. I just had canvas knee-length shorts (2 pairs, khaki and grey) and whatever T shirt that's handy without any logos. I wore out my old hiking boots within the first few weeks so I just got some cheapo £12 walking boots from a farming supplies store - I reckoned no point in splashing out £70 plus on posh boots which are going to be trashed so fast!
Even on cold days I still just had shorts & T shirt, but I kept a bundled-up rainproof jacket handy (again, just a thin thing which can easily stuff into a pocket if it's not needed) as well as a plain baseball cap to keep the torrential rain out of my face.
Also, 2 pairs of thin cotton socks every day, just the cheapest, thinnest ones I could find in the discount store, bought in bulk. I wouldn't bother with those fancy hiking socks, but wearing 2 pairs of socks at a time helps prevent blisters on your feet - in my youth I happily went up mountains with that tip!
PS I'd recommend getting some Deep Heat - helps with the aching calf muscles at the end of the day.
I wouldn't recommend wearing anything denim, it gets hot even when it's cold out and worse when it's wet. I just had canvas knee-length shorts (2 pairs, khaki and grey) and whatever T shirt that's handy without any logos. I wore out my old hiking boots within the first few weeks so I just got some cheapo £12 walking boots from a farming supplies store - I reckoned no point in splashing out £70 plus on posh boots which are going to be trashed so fast!
Even on cold days I still just had shorts & T shirt, but I kept a bundled-up rainproof jacket handy (again, just a thin thing which can easily stuff into a pocket if it's not needed) as well as a plain baseball cap to keep the torrential rain out of my face.
Also, 2 pairs of thin cotton socks every day, just the cheapest, thinnest ones I could find in the discount store, bought in bulk. I wouldn't bother with those fancy hiking socks, but wearing 2 pairs of socks at a time helps prevent blisters on your feet - in my youth I happily went up mountains with that tip!
PS I'd recommend getting some Deep Heat - helps with the aching calf muscles at the end of the day.
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chunk
- Posts: 957
- Joined: 29 Jul 2009, 20:21
- Gender: Male
Re: what to wear
I also wear two pairs of socks it helps prevent the excessive hardening of skin on your heels. 
I'm a postman-and i know where you live.....
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templepilot
- Posts: 22
- Joined: 11 Jul 2011, 17:37
- Gender: Male
Re: what to wear
This is my second time at RM and I can't remember my calfs hurting this much so deep heat and ibruprofen are a must. I wore some cheap comfy plain black air max trainers ( found some for £20 ) and some cheap combat trousers to store p739 and spare pens, keys etc. Don't wear anything decent because it'll get ruined in no time
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BELIAL
- Posts: 6758
- Joined: 15 Jun 2007, 17:33
- Gender: Female
- Location: Nowhere
Re: what to wear
Unfortunately ,there is no item of clothing that can prevent complete brain death within 3 months
Bye
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DGP1
- Posts: 15551
- Joined: 07 Jun 2007, 20:39
- Gender: Male
- Location: Terminus
Re: what to wear
BELIAL wrote:Unfortunately ,there is no item of clothing that can prevent complete brain death within 3 months

I'm preparing myself for the zombie invasion, rule number 1 - Cardio
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chunk
- Posts: 957
- Joined: 29 Jul 2009, 20:21
- Gender: Male
Re: what to wear
We keep our brains active on the ips by exchanging Oscar Wilde quotes.
Then my alarm went off.

Then my alarm went off.
I'm a postman-and i know where you live.....