I am overweight and looking for an entry level position where I am not constantly on my feet

Tuesday83 | 03:32 Mon 14th Feb 2011 | Jobs & Education

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I have previously worked in Retail (Sales Assistant at shops) and Bar Work (pubs and bars) and both of these jobs require me to be on my feet all day, which I can no longer do.
I have also worked as a Telephone Interviewer, which thankfully is a seated position but unfortunately is a casual job rather than a permanent full time one.

Does anyone have any ideas of what I could do?

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B00

At the risk of sounding mean. Would it not be better to try to lose some weight? Even jobs which require you to sit down will mean at some point, usually quite frequently ,you'll need to leave your seat. I can't think of any jobs which allow you to sit solidly for 8 hours per day.

sunflower68

Blimey Tuesday i think you need some careers advice; looking at your previous questions you seem to be looking into all sorts of careers and I think limiting yourself to a seated job is really lowering your horizons. I agree with Boo who put it so eloquently.
Try the careers advice in town; they should be able to steer you in the right direction.x

Bbbananas

Move more. Outside of work anyhow. Then eventually you will hopefully not be restricted to sitting down jobs.

sara3

you're in your 20's. you can't give in to being immobile at your age.

flip_flop

Jesus Christ almighty - I had to read the question twice to ensure I'd read it correctly the first time.

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NazNomad

I lost 2 stone just imagining all the jobs you want to do ... crikey.

Bbbananas

I am assuming from your username that you are, as sara says, around 27 or 28. Good Lord, this is not the attitude you should have. What the hell are you going to be fit for by the end of your 'working-life'.

Get a grip. Get a gym membership. Get out walking in your spare time, then maybe you will have more options open to you.

You may seem this is harsh advice, and not what you wanted, but you need a different attitude.

B00

Haha, and there was me, for once, trying to be gentle with my reply!! Dunno why I bothered with you lot around, lol.

zzxxee

To be fair Tuesday has not said if she is overweight for a medical reason.
If the fact is simply you are overweight as you are inactive then its simple eat less move more......
If its down to a medical condition, i would suggest go go to your job centre and talk to a career advisor, to look at possible work suiited to your medical needs.