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Yeah, to be clear I'm not trying to be ableist or shame anyone for legitimate medical issues. But also, like... they straight up ask you when applying for those types of jobs if you can lift X amount of weight and stand for X amount of hours, etc. I empathize with people that can't do that, but I don't feel bad for them if they decide to do it anyway. Mostly when it's clearly more of a 'skill issue' than an actual disability.
 
Damien said:
Yeah, to be clear I'm not trying to be ableist or shame anyone for legitimate medical issues. But also, like... they straight up ask you when applying for those types of jobs if you can lift X amount of weight and stand for X amount of hours, etc. I empathize with people that can't do that, but I don't feel bad for them if they decide to do it anyway. Mostly when it's clearly more of a 'skill issue' than an actual disability.
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My mom's been a postal carrier for 35 years. The job is unrecognizable from what it was in 1990. She used to have around 25 "dismounts" per day. In 2025, it's no less than 100. During Christmas, it's quadruple that.

My mom is a tank, so lifting things is no problem, but repetitive action is murder on your joints. She's had carpal tunnel in both wrists. She's had rotator-cuff surgery. She needs new knees.

I'm not saying you should change your ordering habits, but I think it's worth a modicum of sympathy. Some folks have careers that destroy their bodies. Most of the time, it's because they have no other option.
 
TheSameIdiot said:
I'm not saying you should change your ordering habits, but I think it's worth a modicum of sympathy. Some folks have careers that destroy their bodies. Most of the time, it's because they have no other option.
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I'm definitely aware of that. My body is a complete fuckshow of blown out joints and long-term injuries from heavy lifting, repetitive movements, jobsite accidents, etc. I'm well aware that these jobs take a toll. I still can't work up too much sympathy for the mid-20s delivery dude that can't lift a 30lb box.
And also, being the boss of a construction company, I can't imagine allowing an employee to operate that way because it's not safe. If my guys can't do their job, they've gotta go before they get seriously hurt. And I've definitely had to let guys go for that exact reason.
 
I used to be the main delivery acceptance person at the liquor store I worked at. A small delivery was 150 cases. We were the biggest store in town, and this time of year it wasn't unheard of to be getting 900+ case deliveries, and we had three major suppliers. I blame my back problems on that. Mostly boxed wine cases and fucking Carlo Rossi cases.
 
d2bruce said:
I couldn't honestly answer one of those applications. I never know from day to day what is going to be hurting. ;)
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Oh yeah.. if I had to go backwards in my career and get back on a rig, my entire appeal to an employer would be my knowledge and experience in the industry. Physically, I'm a big gamble.
 
DarthDre758 said:
I used to be the main delivery acceptance person at the liquor store I worked at. A small delivery was 150 cases. We were the biggest store in town, and this time of year it wasn't unheard of to be getting 900+ case deliveries, and we had three major suppliers. I blame my back problems on that. Mostly boxed wine cases and fucking Carlo Rossi cases.
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And all you need to do is lift one case incorrectly to potentially fuck yourself for life.
 
Sheesh my entire workout routine is now revolving around trying to insulate myself from an unexpected lifting/carrying/impulse-movement injury.
 
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