How Long Can You Stand It?

When I was working as a chef a few years ago, I need to stand and walk around (sometimes, even run) for the whole 8 hours. At first, it was tiring but after a few days I got used to it. It's a good exercise...

I worked in a restaurant when I was 18 and gave up after 4 months

no i havent. i sometimes long for it in my job actually. i have to sit the whole time im logged in, well except if im on break, and it really hurts my back everyday.

I worked in a call centre where staff usually it down but managers started taking chairs away from anyone under target - I refused to co-operate and they backed down but eventually fired me

I think those sort of jobs are more for young people - I certainly couldn't stand for that amount of time.

I haven't that work experience because I landed a job that requires number works, so I have to sit down all the time computing numbers the whole day.

Haven't had that kind of experience at all. But I could stand for many hours as long as i'm allowed to move around. But standing without moving at all makes me nauseous for some reason.

Well i dont know if i can stand all day, since i am always on my seat at... People like cashiers in supermarket are always standing, i guess. .

Cashiers in grocery stores are required to stand all day! But it is much better than kneeling all day!

That is a very long time to be standing. It is a little easier if you are moving around during that time but it is still a long time.

When I worked in a pharmacy, we were on our feet for at least four hours before we had a lunch break. Technically, we were supposed to have two fifteen minute breaks—one before and one after lunch—but we seldom got them. And we often worked more than eight hours. The pharmacists worked nine-ten hours. It often meant standing in one spot for long periods of time.

I can stand longer than 8 hours! :) I've worked as a volunteer nurse in a huge hospital in our hometown and I was assigned in the operating room. I was one of the nurse who assists the doctors during surgeries - and they're not just the simple ones. I mean the really long ones. Sometimes, I can no longer feel my legs but I learned to shake them every 2 hours and switch weights from one leg to the other. I can still do it now but I wouldn't (lol) unless someone will pay me to do it,. I guess I would hehe

yes i once worked in a clothing shop, you are not allowed to lean on rails or to sit. it will be difficult at first but as time goes on you wont feel the pain

That's a lot, but for people working in a restaurant is normal too. Either one gets accustomed or one finds another job. But one can get accustomed pretty fast. It also depends on the atmosphere, mood of the colleges and type of clients.

I guess some jobs require the staff to just stand, but not sit down at all, I have no idea about this, as I have only been working as a programmer, and sit in front of the computer all day long. I don't think I can stand for such long hours. I'd prefer to walk, instead of just stand. I could carry my little girl with baby sling for hours, but I need to walk around, otherwise I'd find it more tiring if I just stand and not move.

For me it is easier to walk a lot than to be standing too much. I could not have that job now.

Long back when I started my career, I joined as a trainee teacher. Being the youngest, they did not allow me to attend a 5-day training course. But the other teachers had gone. So there was this 5-day period wherein I would get into the classroom at 7:00 am and come out at 9:00pm. I was also to take care of the computer lab and the students in there. Probably that was the only time in my life when I had been standing all my day for work. That time - I was young, had a zest of yes, I have to prove the seniors that I can go beyond and accomplish their faith in me. Today, at 42 (almost twice the age I was in back then), with ailments, there is not much that would interest me to stand for that long (14 hours period). In all probabilities, if I was asked, I would deny on health issues. But yes, I still can go on for 8 hours with at least a lunch break and two small coffee breaks.... I did that successfully for 3 days during one of my workshops for corporate office in 2013

I used to be on my feet all day. The best thing your relative can do is have a decent and comfortable pair of shoes!

No, I cannot do that anymore. When I was in Singapore and operated on pets, I can stand longer but now that I am sickly, I have to sit down after several minutes of standing up.

It is one thing that I admire (sort of pity) salesladies in department stores who need to stand for hours and they will be fined or reprimanded when caught sitting. When they got home, they should rest their legs much and put it in an elevated position.