Hey, I have that book! It's a city carrier local to me that makes these comics. He put out a book full of them. Here it is:
https://www.amazon.com/Deliver-Me-Neither-gloom-night/dp/1724283480
That's why I have one of these on my belt. I clip the keys there whenever I am out of the truck. My ID card holder hangs from the keyring as well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082F3QZHK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Less than you think (a decent entry level one can be had for $300). They need filament (about $20) and imagination. A PC is needed to prep the files but it doesn't have to be expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SBSQ9ZR/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_iaRJDbKYT4KS4
That's just one example of some decent entry level printers which are sufficient for most people. Head over to r/3dprinting if you want more info.
I received my pair of those about 2 weeks ago....thankfully have not had to use them yet.
For anyone interested...only $5.99 each...choose left or right hand, or both. I got both. Free shipping...
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-mp-led-glove-luminous-auto-repair-outdoors-flashing-lighting-1
There is definitely an adjustment process that your body undergoes. When I first started, I literally felt like I had been picked up, shaken hard, and set back down at the end of the day. Your body will adapt though but it's not a comfortable process in the meantime. I also remember having cramps in my left hand that held the DPS while my body developed muscles to hold more. The cardio load of walking and looking at the mail improves over time. When I first started, I was only able to read was the house number. Next my brain could decipher the house number and street. Now, my brain deciphers the name and address all in one glance. I still tend to make mistakes after climbing up a couple flights of stairs to drop off a package. I'll mis-read the apartment number or knock on the wrong door. I blame it on not enough oxygen to my brain.
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Do not wear cotton socks. They will not wick away the sweat from your feet and you'll get blisters. I wear wool socks with full cushion. Shoes may be a trial and error. I wear Brooks Addiction Walker because they are comfortable right out of the box to me with no "breaking in" required. I also wear an arch support insole with cushion.
Just do one of these. It's a bit bigger, It will hold a lot of stuff and it won't require any additional confirmation. Your carrier will see it and instantly smile.
Arctic Zone Titan Deep Freeze Zipperless Hardbody Cooler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ALB94JU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_604YX00CFPHV2FH2P61Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thing is massive, I have the 30 can. Holds my wallet, drinks, charger and various snacks. Never lets me down. Never go without it. However I do not use it to keep my items cool but I don’t think that would be an issue. Also has a hard plastic body on the inside I believe is removable.
For snacks, peanuts/ cashews are great. I’ve had some incidents of my starburst sticking together so I wouldn’t really recommend that. Coworker of mine always packs a pbnj with a banana. Also crackers are fucking amazing, easiest ones are the snack pack club crackers in the green box. Highly recommend.
Wireless earbuds are a must for audiobooks, music, and podcasts. My Samsung Galaxy buds last almost the entire day. They even have microphones so I can take calls while I'm walking my park and loops and my hands are full. They're comfortable enough that I've literally worn them for six to eight hours straight with no issues.
As a plus, you can tap and hold the side of the bud to activate the microphone and hear everything around you. It's great for when you run into a customer and you don't have to fumble to take out a bud to hear what they're saying. Honestly couldn't go a day without it.
Omg this saved my back https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074C9F45S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It has clips so you can slip it over FFV seats and clip it behind LLV seats (they have the seat belt blocking slipping it over the top
It makes driving and especially curbside sooo much more tolerable
I hate feeling like I'm sitting in thousands of years of old ass and back sweat so this plus bringing a towel to sit on makes me feel not as disgusting at the end of the day ( prevents your days sweat and seat fossilized sweat combining into disgusting fungus monster )
I also bring a small Bluetooth speaker to play music on all day , definetley makes the day more relaxed !! I can't do the headphones. like you get out of the truck and it looses connection then you can't hear customers or what's going on around you lol speaker all the way !! When you get out of the truck you should be aware of your surroundings anyway .
Have my own handcart too https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X9CP53T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_m2eixyKhld7bq this one has lasted me over 2 years I LOVE THIS THING
Every day I get to work, keep all my crap in my trunk , put it all on the handcart and roll it to whatever truck I have that day . Looks like a lot of luggage but got used to it lol hope this helps !! They give us these nasty sardine cans to drive we have to try and be comfortable !!
I don't know how much freezer space you have at home but I like my flexi-freeze cooler that has ice cubes built in. I just unzip it when I get home from work so it stores flat and stick it back in the freezer for the next day. I'm pretty fortunate to have access to a microwave on most of my routes so I'm able to just bring leftovers and re-heat. As far as snacks go, I eat a lot of dried mixed nuts and usually a banana (or other fruit).
Limited-time deal: Vmini Water Bottle with Straw, Kids Water Bottle with Wide Rotating Handle Straw Lid, Wide Mouth Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle, Gradient Blue+Mint, 12 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091TRK3VC/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_dl_PYSSSZA4SXYFXF9HZGF8?psc=1
I have this in a 64oz. I keep a gallon of water in my cooler For refills. It's keeps my water cold all day.
An actual sunsleeve would be better. Sunscreen breaks down after 2 hours of sunlight, that's why the bottle tells you to reapply. A big hat to protect your head and neck. I'm not worried about getting sunburned, skin cancer is no joke.
PTT is when the tendon on the inside of your foot gets damaged. That tendon connects your calf muscles to the arch of your foot, and it's like a J or a soft L shape running along the side of your foot.
It gets damaged from overuse and overpronation. Overpronation is when your feet turn inwards because you have no arch support. A little bit of a turn inwards is normal, but if you have no arch support your foot will turn inwards badly, especially with impact. That puts stress on your PTT, which causes your arch to collapse more, which puts even more stress on the tendon, and it's just a vicious cycle.
It does not get better unless you rest. There's no such thing as working through this kind of injury. The best time to treat it is when it feels uncomfortable but there's no pain. At that point, taking 3 days off can heal it completely. After that, you risk permanent damage, and you can actually develop flat feet from it.
You want my advice? Take 8 weeks, not 6, and get better insoles. I don't mean some store brand shit, or Dr. Scholl's. Those are all scams. You can grab any of those insoles and compress the pathetic "arch support" with your fingers. If you can do that, what do you think the average adult's body weight standing on it can do to it? Even that Dr. Scholl's kiosk that you stand on and it measures your feet and tells you which insoles to buy is a scam. If you look at all the different kiosk insoles, they're all exactly the same, just different sizes.
I swear by these. The arch support has to be felt to be believed. It's SUPER HARD. Like rock solid hard. These will not compress under your body weight. It takes a little getting used to because it feels like a rock under your arch, but you get used to it and then you don't even feel them anymore. These, along with rest, cured my PTT.
I delivered one from this company. I also get a laugh when people just slap a label on something without packaging it in a box. For a birthday, someone mailed a faux slice of cake in the mail with just the label.
Well, first of all, I'm sorry to hear that the carrier was not friendly. But depending on what type of box it is, I'd recommend either getting a chip clip to clip mail to the outside of the box, or you can get a stick-on flag on Amazon (I hate myself for typing that last part btw). This flag is what I used on my old box before I moved to my current house.
I read Neither Snow nor Rain a few years ago. I remember liking it although I think that was the one that was slightly anti-union.
TCAs are no uniform. Just stick to navy or light blue for shirts and you should be fine. Ask if anyone has a spare USPS ball cap you might be able to wear. There's also stuff like this on Amazon but you really don't need it. Your badge is your uniform... Hopefully they've bothered to get you a badge.
Car LED Strip Light, Uniwit 4 Pcs Multicolor Music Car Interior Atmosphere Lights for Car TV Home with Sound Active Function, Wireless Remote Control and Smart USB Port (72 LED-USB Port) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8DVCFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_vbXWFbWY7QJ5A?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
You could try exploring the business options on USPS.com (not sure how it works) or ship first class through PayPal. I believe it includes tracking.
AHA! I actually did just find a copy in my informed delivery.
Give me a moment to redact out my personal info, and then I will edit this post with a link to the image.
edit: picture of eLRA postcard:
I didn't like the shok strap because it didn't have much room to adjust it to carry the bag higher up on my waistline. The rivets on the strap swivels seemed to be the failure point and they would break suddenly. You can kind of do an emergency repair in the middle of the park and loop by using the broken piece like a carabiner but it's annoying.
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My office has been buying the klein tools strap through ebuy. It's more durable but the clip will wear holes in my pants.
Faraday Fabric-EMI RFID Shielding-Block WiFi/RF Anti-Radiation Military Grade for Radiowave Microwave and Other Electromagnetic Fields 39"x43" inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N4RBCBN/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_KF8RJVDFD92XHQRZQDA7
These are the best. 15 hour battery life. The case charges them 10 times each time. https://www.amazon.com/Soundcore-Wireless-Playtime-Bluetooth-Comfortable/dp/B086MZ9HQT/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=soundcore+anker+earbuds&qid=1627695384&sprefix=soundcore+anker&sr=8-14
XW Safety Box Cutter of Stainless Steel Blade, Carton and Package Opener of Assorted Colors, 12-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P5HHQ5D/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_461K54XBJRDC127Y1GK0
These things have made my life so much easier. I keep one in my truck and 2 at my case. So much better than scissors.
The poncho I got (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07PJ4J4M4) has a pocket that seems like it would hold one of the newer scanners for easier access (not beefy enough for the older scanners, though). The additional issue with the raincoat is that rain beads off of it and directly onto the mail -- another reason I switched to the poncho.
I just got this one and it is really amazing, it sat on the floor of the LLV all day in Florida and was still cold when I left work.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYH6XWY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the best you can do.
Those uniforms suck, you don't actually want one. (I was a CCA for a while) Wearing your actual clothing is significantly more comfortable.
I use card stock. I use a paper cutter to cut them into thirds so they're all uniform in size. I bought a single color. I figure it should last me for years. They've held up great for the last few months.
https://smile.amazon.com/Going-Postal-Immersive-Narrative-Mailman-ebook/dp/B08VGQPPXB/ is a recent point of view book for a CCA from orientation through 6 months,
I like the Rocky boots, https://www.govx.com/p/115063/mens-rocky-tmc-postal-approved-5-public-service-boots $135.99, https://smile.amazon.com/Rocky-Postal-Plain-Toe-M-Black/dp/B0016K9HWA/ $159.00 (prime wardrobe try before you buy)
I bought a full size larger and wide version vs my normal shoes as I know my feet swell up a size after about 5 miles. I did have some break in time due to the leather uppers.
Most common non-green tag shoes used by USPS employees would the the Nike Air Monarch in black, usually about $75-$80.
They look like arm warmers but are made from the same material as underarmor, there’s a vast selection of them on Amazon, they come in a lot of fun colors too https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TVN384/ they’ll feel a little warm at first but once you sweat or get them wet any breeze will make them feel chilly.
I wear these 10 seconds 3810 insoles and they have lots of cushion. I know some people swear by the green superfeet insoles but I think they are what triggered a bit of plantar fasciitis for me in the first place. I also did a stretching exercise I read in this book where you bend your toes back towards you and hold before you even take the first step out of bed in the morning. Mine healed fairly quickly using this technique.
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As far as shoes, I have stuck with Brooks Addiction Walkers because they are comfortable to me right out of the box and don't need to be broken in.
I tried new shoes, every insole they sold at the drug store, and even cbd oil. Nothing helped. Finally I took a chance on Superfeet Insoles on Amazon. They do take a few days to get used to. But after that, they work wonders. I can work a long day and go shopping afterwards with no foot pain. I highly recommend Superfeet green insoles.
These with some fleece touchscreen "overgloves" for when it drops below 20 (along with the requisite hand warmers). I'm almost out of gloves though... and Scaggs is getting greedy on these. The nitrile foam coated gloves work on touchscreens... kinda... but not until they warm up a little.
There are a few carriers in my office that do this to make one bundle. It drives me nuts taking a relay off of them because then I have to read the addresses on the letters turned 90 degrees versus normal if I was holding them in my hand.
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I case all of my spr's in with the flats however if I'm casing for someone else then I always just leave them loose in the tray in front of the bundle of flats. I use a small cutting board between my arm and the mail to protect it from sweat and dropping it.
You get $97 I think? And wouldn't expect it any sooner than 120-140 days. Black leather work boots worked best for me, with non-skid soles. If you're in a plant you're probably going to be doing 6-10 miles a day, so don't suggest cheaping out on them. Also make sure you buy some really good boot socks; I really recommend the Carhartt all terrain boot socks.
As for shirts, dark navy short and long sleeve work shirts available for pretty much anywhere and jeans or Dickeys style work pants.
Honestly, most of the custodians at the plant I was at either wore their old carrier gear, clerk gear or street clothes. Purchasing of uniform parts was more a mechanic thing.
You're making your money with your feet, please don't cheap out on them.
Get knee braces they will help a ton. Until you’re past probation you will just have to suck it up. Ice your knees at night and aspirin during the day.
Try these, I really don’t need them but I like the extra support though. They help keep the heat in too.
MODVEL 2 Pack Knee Compression... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079GGXJ63?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Once you’re past probation if you feel comfortable talk to the supervisor, or just go the steward.
If the wind is not terrible, I use an umbrella on park and loop. Tuck the handle in your left uniform pocket and wear the satchel strap crossways to hold it in place.
That’s an awesome idea. I just saw UE Boom 2 speaker on sale for $64 on Amazon, thanks Slickdeals. I’ve used this speaker every day while delivering mail for 3 years now. It will hold up even on those 12+ hour shifts. If you love him a lot get this Bluetooth Remote too lol.
No. I was specifically shopping for steel bottles that weren’t double vacuum walled. I freeze a large water bottle and put it in my cooler. I like how non-vacuum bottles helps thaw that large ice block.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CZM58WM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's a custom self-inking stamp...ordered some for couple other carriers too. :)
Had really good luck with the Rocky TMC postal approved duty boot, looking at Rocky's oxford for MM work; the duty boots have more than a thousand walking miles on them, and are in great shape (typically 10-12 miles a day.)
If you're going to blow that kind of money, might as well go for the postal approved green label. Plus on Amazon's prime wardrobe so you can try a couple different sizes. Most of the MM's at the plant get 7-9 miles a day. (I'm presently a custodian.)
I really want to get this "vault" mailbox but it's so expensive. https://www.amazon.com/dVault-Service-DVCS0015-Curbside-Letterbox/dp/B00066S9BK
I started out with superfeet but eventually had problems with plantar fasciitis after a couple of years wearing them. I wear 10 seconds now.
Yeah those nitrile gloves are not really touch screen gloves, even though they say they are. For winter, This is what I wear under the nitrile gloves. They seem to also improve the touch screen sensitivity of the nitrile gloves when worn under them so it might work out.. otherwise I'll just cut a little portion of one of the fingers off to make it viable. Definitely not as good as buttons though.
These are the gloves I use. Costco sells them too. I order them on eBay or Amazon when they are under $10 a pair because I'm cheap.
I purchased this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1438005709/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 off amazon.
Seems very helpful. came recommended from others who have taken/passed the test.
These are what I use down to about 10 degrees. The e-tip works with glove/stylus setting. But they where out extremely fast, so I have a few pairs that are worn down to almost fingerless that I wear down to about 20 degrees and break out the newest pair when it gets below that.
Some like this is more incompliance. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8ITEFK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1
Under Armor cold gear leggings and tops. You can layers those and be fine with just the rain pants over them. A box or two of GOOD nitrile gloves, I prefer Adenna Shadow…let’s see if this link works…Shadow nitrile Those can also be layered up and MUCH more insulating than expected. A box of Hot Hands hand warmers. Slide one of those in between two layers of said gloves 🤌🏼 Don’t go cheap on the hand warmers, only Hot Hands brand. The others are absolute shit. I would wait on the sculch tray, personally. Shoes are a whole other ball game. Some swear by Hokas, I hated them and they fell apart in three months. Waste of $170.
Heated vest like this
How "old" are the shoes you are wearing now? Running shoe companies recommend replacing shoes every 500 miles. This is because the athletic style shoe soles are made with foam. With every step, the foam compresses and it loses cushioning over time. I got a Dr's note so I can wear shoes that aren't part of the uniform program. I do park and loop routes so I spend a lot of $$$'s on insoles and shoes since I can get 500 miles with 3 months.
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The shoes with the most amount of cushion I have worn are Altra Torin 5. I need arch supports so I love these 10 seconds ones for the amount of cushion they provide.
I didn't these on Amazon, trying them out for the first time this year but so far I like them. They have a removable thumb and index finger tip so you can still work with mail without freezing your other fingers
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N4HN2NH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Get a couple of magnets for the cars and you're fine. Actually, suggest the PM order them and save you the cost of doing it yourself.
looks like this is the correct rate and it’s not a parcel.
they look like this. I had the size off
regardless we have a woman who uses the same stuff to mail seeds and has never had this problem
OP, here's a suggestion for you:
You can order this work shirt from Amazon that comes in light blue; here.
I realize that this would be buying from Amazon, the enemy, but sometimes, you've got to what you can with what resources you have!
Stop trying to be a fucking hypebeast at work.
Buy this if you want to splurge. https://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Work-Postal-Express-CP8500/dp/B00JYG5BPU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=J9ZTXU6GJKQ&keywords=reebok+gore+tex+boots&qid=1667838850&sprefix=rebok+gorte%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-2
I've used this for the last couple years. Management will provide you with a headlamp but I have no problem buying my own since I do camping trips. https://www.amazon.com/led-headlamp-camping-running/dp/B07QGRWZNB/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?crid=2JD1FF1RMBDPL&keywords=headlamp&qid=1667827176&sprefix=head%2Caps%2C236&sr=8-16
If the wind is not terrible, I use an umbrella. I tuck the handle in the uniform shirt pocket. I wear my satchel across my body so it holds the handle against my chest without having to hold it.
What kind of holster are you using? I was using the older MDD holster and getting that problem a lot because of the way I'd grab it and accidentally touch shortcut button. I switched to the more open holster and I get the issue a lot less.
I wear this shirt when I'm assigned to a specific route in my office.
I use the Soundcore Liberty Neo
Been going strong for three years. Good sound/bass. Great battery life. Fast charging and noise canceling.
If it bothers you enough to complain, we are suggesting you buy your own gloves for work. You can buy a decent pair for $20 and it will at least last a week before tearing anywhere. Here is an example of something I use personally: https://www.amazon.com/Ironclad-BHG-06-XXL-Handler-Glove-Double-Extra/dp/B00004WZRM It lasts me over 3 months before getting too many holes and I don't want to wear it anymore.
Surely a few dollars here and there to buy gloves is worth the comfort you will receive in return? Don't rely on the post office to provide you safety or comfort. The gloves you pictured are there SOLELY to fulfill the bare minimum of an OSHA requirement so that you can't sue the post office. If you really want to be comfortable you have to spend your own money.
I use the soft cover plastic 3 ring binders. Pretty cheap for a single one at staples. I slice the front cover off and it gives me a magazine size plastic barrier between my arm and flats. Being plastic it lasts until you lose it.
I need arch supports so I love these. They create a lot of cushion in my heel. I wore the superfeet green for a couple of years but I'm convinced they gave me plantar fasciitis.
The promaster has a backup camera so that helps with parallel parking if they make you do that. Just remember to step fully into the cab before trying to shut the driver or passenger door because if any part of your foot is in the wheel well it will hurt!
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My suggestion for winter footwear on the cheap is to buy overshoes or boots. You can continue to wear the same comfortable shoes year round that way. If you have a farm supply store locally they usually sell them or you can get them on Amazon. or with your uniform allowance.
I've not tried the Neos but I use both the Tingley overshoes and the 10" overboots. They are cheap and available locally at farm supply stores. They do a good job of keeping your feet dry plus add a bit of warmth. I like that I can continue to wear the same comfortable shoes year round with them. The drawback is that they are a bit of a trip hazard. The overboots take a little effort to get on over your shoes. I put a little soap on the inside of the boot so my shoes will slip in. You can also put the giant "we care" bags over your shoes before slipping them on.
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Also, make sure your office provides you with ice cleats. My office tends to buy various brands and some are better than others as far as staying on and not making your feet hurt.
The Stick for calf/leg massage is killer for on the way out massaging of tired leg muscles after walking all day. I also use a 5 disc roller which I wish I could find a link for (but not something you'd want to use on anything other than carpet) for the bottoms of my feet. To be honest, looking at the products that are out there, buying a 3 pack of tennis balls to roll your feet on is probably far more productive.
Hit up a running store on your day off, tell the sales person you do a half marathon of walking each day, and see what they recommend for the feet or even better, go see a podiatrist. You make money with your feet; if you're earning penalty time, they're earning penalty time and deserve to be treated as such.
Get a doctor's note on your sensitivity and refuse to drive a truck that has tobacco residue, a kit like this can assist... https://www.amazon.com/Nicotine-Smoke-Test-Analysis-Included/dp/B07XK91Y6H
Have management provide a different vehicle until it's been properly cleaned to pass the swipe test.
Compression socks can be a lifesaver. They helped my foot pain out immensely. Just make sure to get ones with a decent amount of compression.
I have one of these and I love it. You don't have to worry about spilling it on you because it has a built in straw, and it stays cold most of the day.
https://www.amazon.com/Owala-Insulated-Stainless-Steel-Push-Button-32-Ounce/dp/B0B6DCZH5Q?th=1
Use a backer board in between the flats and your arm. Mine is a cutting board.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08YJFQZ83/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I use, it's got solar panels so even if it's dead it'll charge your phone. Fits rather well between the vents in the LLV dash also.
Plantar Fasciitis is generally worse first thing in the morning when you step out of bed than at the end of the route. These guys have several videos about it with suggestions. The last question in the linked video is about tight calf muscles which might be an issue with pain at the end of a long day. I've had good luck with these insoles if you need arch support.
I have a FlexiFreeze Can Cooler that I put in the freezer each night when I get home. It unzips so you can flatten it.
2nd umbrella user here. I do the same thing only I wear my satchel crossways so the strap keeps the handle pushed against my chest with the bottom handle in the shirt pocket. I use the Repel umbrella.
I'm using this until I get a uniform allowance...doesn't show sweat, super thin, and dries super quick if you need to wash out a stain on the go https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011S7U6R0/
Don't mail it as a letter unless you want it damaged.
Non-machinable letters don't always get culled out and sometimes end up in the machines.
If you want to ship a CD or DVD and have it arrive intact, put it in something like this, wrap shipping tape all the way around it in multiple directions, and mail it as a PARCEL:
https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Black-Single-DVD-Case/dp/B07L5ZBJCN/
Mine have held up pretty well thanks to the badge holder I got.
I also keep my timecard in there because I’ve seen too many people fuck with other people’s stuff.
I had it so bad last year but this season am using this stuff and it not only stops the heat rash but helps clear up my annual eczema breakout. Any powder with a good % of zinc oxide helps. I also use a 40% zinc oxide cream (from the baby section) if my bra rubs and irritates my skin a lot.
I just slap it on my entire chest, back, and pits up to my neck and do it again when I get home and shower. I’ve had zero heat rash at all and the container will probably last me through summer.
The Mailboss 7506 tends to be big enough for just about any pill bottle I’ve seen.
It’s those in between size packages that piss us off when people have those, though. For stuff that would fit inside a normal mailbox (those are still ridiculously outdated if you’re a heavy Amazon ordered) that doesn’t fit in a Mailboss, our postmaster has our back about leaving a notice for them to pick up at post office when a customer has a Mailboss 7506. A certain level of risk is necessary for us to operate as cheaply and efficiently as we do.
I wear compression pants and soak them in water. I also have a spray mister that expels a very fine mist I occasionally spray to cool down. I keep it in my cooler.
I use a "backer board" for the flats on my arm. You can use anything...a file folder, a stiff piece of cardboard, cut up an old DPS tray and tape the edges etc. It keeps you from sweating on the piece of mail touching your arm and also keeps a small postcard that's at the bottom of the stack from slipping out from your arm.
That's not normal. It sounds like you're flirting with heat exhaustion.
Always take twice the amount of water or drinks that you think you'll need. Better to have extra than to run out.
Freeze water bottles and bring one or two. They'll keep your other drinks cold and are a nice cool drink later when they melt.
Eat a banana before or after work (potassium).
have a can of coconut water. It has tons of potassium and is a hydration godsend on a hot day.
Gatorades/Electrolyte drinks. You can get powders to add to water.
I take ice packs with me if it's over 95 degrees out. If it gets really bad, I'll put one behind my back and lean against it while I drive.
MY favorite one is the ping-pong ball on the end of a spring that pops up. I have no idea if they are still made, but I found this product page on Bezos Supply Co.
This stuff is a great alternative to gatorade https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093TTJFVK taste is better IMO too, both the lemon-lime and strawberry lemonade, haven't had the blueberry pomegranate yet and the scoop is really small so u can fit in plastic water bottles easily.
I can take it again in August if I'm not in maintenance by then. But this is the guide
First link is from a click bait article. The house in the pic is currently unavailable https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PNWFJ49?
https://www.amazon.com/ECOHOUSEMART-Laminated-friendly-Building-Engineered/dp/B07P9N3Y43
My station charges 5 bucks... But I found a postal calendar in the Google play store. Works just as good and it's free. There are others as well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.cordova.rjpostalcalendar
Rechargeable fan. I have one just like it. Works great.
Limited-time deal: Geek Aire Fan, Battery Operated Floor Fan, Rechargeable Powered High Velocity Portable Fan with Metal Blade, Built-in Durable Battery Run for Whole Day Time, for Camping Travel Hurricane, 12 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P3ZG4B5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dl_P3D9FCTMP8Y32PHD0JKD
It’s hard. Study. I’ll link you to the book I studied. https://www.amazon.com/Barrons-Mechanical-Aptitude-Spatial-Relations/dp/1438005709/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=3K8M6CUW90MPL&keywords=955+maintenance+book&qid=1649233629&sprefix=955+m%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-5
Good luck.