Define Physically Fit?

aloneinthedark

Hi guys,

Looking at a job there, says on the application you must be physically fit.. (this is a install job working for virgin media).

I'm 26 stone, 6ft 3, does that rule me out? only health issue is my back and asthma, both I rarely have issues with.

I can run (slowly) jump and kneel + the job isn't that hard to do, more customer focused!

so what is physically fit? in that sort of role / meaning?

Bob_the_Saver

I think this is the sort of person they are looking for,

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01768/virgin_1768033b.jpg

aloneinthedark

haha, brilliant!

I've got the boobs, just not the figure.

might fit right in! haha

Savvy_Sue

Your back might be an issue: I know when we have had new phone lines at work it's involved getting into inspection pits and the like.

ValHaller

On employment questions, there is no absolute standard fro fitness. It is always effectively 'fitness to do whatever'. So if you think you can do the job, then say yes and let the employer rule you out if they must.

Unless you have an underlying health issue, I would say that the moving around you will need to do for the job would be beneficial.

mcfisco

It's probably just a general requirement they put in without really having an idea themselves of how to measure it.
For that job, I would of thought that the ability to perform everyday tasks without breaking into a sweat in a warm customer's house would suffice.

To be generally physically fit in life, presuming a sedentary lifestyle - I would say that you need to exercise at an elevated level [unable to hold a conversation] for a continuous hour at least 4 times per week, eat a nutritionally balanced diet and other practices that promote good health.

alright_dave

I've had a few medicals and been deemed 'fit' even though I lead a fairly unhealthy lifestyle, overweight, etc.

I had a lung capacity, blood pressure and hearing test. Had to fill out a family history thing as well. I think if you pass those you'll be fine.

I don't know exactly but that's from my experience. Hope it helps.

DomRavioli

You will be going up ladders A LOT, crawling into lovely tiny spaces, and being on the floor...if you think that you can do it with back issues, then go for it.

eamon

Virgin Media installers rarely do the climbing ladders thing. However as an installer that usually involves pulling cables through crowded underground ducting. The type of cable used RG6, RG7 & RG11 (with the telephony wires as sidecar type) doesn't react to well with mechanical aids. It can be tough work. You will also be using heavy drills to get inside houses. Outside in all weathers. On the plus side its possible to earn a lot of money if you are willing to work all the hours.

hcb42

the real question is can you do the job and do it without breaking into a cold sweat and be shattered/embarrassed in front of the customer

If you know you will be ok tick yes, if not, consider whether it is the right job for you

(not being 'fattist', am overweight myself !)

DomRavioli

eamon wrote: »

Virgin Media installers rarely do the climbing ladders thing. However as an installer that usually involves pulling cables through crowded underground ducting. The type of cable used RG6, RG7 & RG11 (with the telephony wires as sidecar type) doesn't react to well with mechanical aids. It can be tough work. You will also be using heavy drills to get inside houses. Outside in all weathers. On the plus side its possible to earn a lot of money if you are willing to work all the hours.

Well you have obviously not met my brother! He spends a large amount of time doing this, splitting cables for dual boxes as they must be on the outside of the building.