Tough day at work

scozzie

Hi all, just recovering from a tough day at work, seconded to our sister company - I had to feed a machine constantly for about three hours this morning ... relatively heavy products, at a constant rate ... Knew my hands wouldn't like it ... lol! Followed by another three hours taking thousands of light products, scooping them up neatly, off a different line ... again not easy on my hands! The last couple hours were a cinch in comparison! But had a giggle to myself, during those last couple of hours ... a fit, late 20s co-worker couldn't keep up the same pace as this 50 something arthritic "cripple"!

I also mentioned to the more understanding of our bosses that I was having to go back to see the podiatrist because of my aching feet and got the impression of "here he goes again!"! Even though I made it abundantly clear the appointment was after hours in my own time! I later followed up the conversation by pointing out that the podiatrist said I was to come back if my feet were still hurting ... which they are towards the end of most days, added to which my left ankle is now hurting most days even when I go to bed ... He acknowledged that as my job requires me to be on my feet most of the time I should see about them.

I certainly hope this recession ends soon, so it'll be easier for me to look elsewhere.

Thanks for letting me get that off my chest.

Scozzie

dreamdaisy

Oh scozzie, I am sorry to hear about your rough day but hats off to you mate for coping with it. As for the 'unfeeling' boss how about handing him some of AC's leaflets so that he can be better informed about your health matters? The company has an obligation to you, they have a duty of care and they are required by law to help you (least I think they are - being self-employed I don't know much about these things. :oops: ) DD

Poppyg1rl

Hi Scozzie, wow! What a day, Well done you for keeping up and doing a tough days work despite your arthritis. I know it's rough, I was literally on my knees at the end of the day when I was working, it was my rheumatologist that mentioned giving up...Scozzie, is there any chance you could use a 'perching stool' at work? for doing things like washing up, folding clothes, ironing etc, I use mine as I couldn't stand for that length of time to do the job, I just wondered if that would benefit you?
Google perching stools or if you're in touch with Occupational health they might be able to help. Wishing you all the best Scozzie, keep in touch Xxx

valval

wow well done you for coping so well do not listen to those who do not understand the pain that arther in feet causes i only on mine 4 hours and that enough. do hope they get you sorted val

scozzie

Thanks ladies, I'm nowhere near the stage of giving up work and I'm afraid a perching stool wouldn't be of any use in my usual job ... as I need to watch a machine from both ends and a stool would get in the way - at times I've felt like one of those target ducks you get in shooting galleries back and forward, back and forward; I must cover a lot of miles in front of my machine ... lol!!!

As far as the younger guys go, I've said for years that over a period of anything longer than 15 minutes I'd trounce them for output, and that still stands as an arthritic old codger ... it is getting harder physically and mentally, but I've still a long way to slow to reach the speed of my co-workers ... lol!!! Oh, and the 15 minutes is me being generous

Scozzie

tjt6768

ey up Scozzie.. Good on ya, showing those whipper snappers how it's done arthur stylee, lol.
Hope that the podiatrist does something to help.. Keep yer chin up, and best wishes..

Kids these days haven't got a clue, lol..

julie47

Hi scozzie

That did sound like a hard day for your poor hands and feet :sad:
I hope you managed to give them a rest and a soak when you got home.

Fingers crossed for you that you have a better day today.

Take care
Juliepf x