Working outdoors

Petlamb

Hi folks

Hope this doesn't seem too off topic, but I thought this would probably be the best section for this thread.

I have just landed a job (YAY!) and I'm going to be working outdoors, city centre every day. Now, we're already in September so it won't be long before it's freezing.

What I was hoping was that others who have been in a similar position or currently work in similar environments could share tips or pass on what they've learned in terms of what's useful!

They provide brollies so that's not a concern, and as it's casual dress I'll be in my comfy trainers all day - though I'm considering picking up some snuggly snow boots for the winter!

Any other tips, tricks or learning curves anyone would like to share?

Thanks in advance x :j

Southend1

Congratulations on the new job!

What exactly does it involve? I think you might get more relevant advice if we knew whether the job is physical or involves standing around etc

paddedjohn

Apart from the obvious warm coat, get a set of long johns, a hat and a good pair of walking socks.

Funky_Bold_Ribena

I've worked outdoors most of my working life in one way or other.

Top tips, thermal vests tucked in, plenty of layers, double socks so leave room in your boots (buy the next half size up), gloves with fingers, and a jacket that comes up over your neck otherwise the wind howls down the front even if you have a scarf on. And hats. Wooly ones. And keep moving if you can.

Petlamb

Southend1 wrote: »

Congratulations on the new job!

What exactly does it involve? I think you might get more relevant advice if we knew whether the job is physical or involves standing around etc

Sorry - and hopefully you won't all hate me when I say it's charity fundraising So lots of standing around, walking in a smallish area. No physical/lifting/etc.

patman99

Hope you are on a salary & not commission only. Otherwise you may not earn anything. I personally will not give to chuggers & will actively seek to discourage others from supporting charities that use them.

Tony69

patman99 wrote: »

Hope you are on a salary & not commission only. Otherwise you may not earn anything. I personally will not give to chuggers & will actively seek to discourage others from supporting charities that use them.

Thread goes off topic in just post 6 shocker!!!

Southend1

Putting aside the moral issues around chugging, my advice would be as many layers as possible with the outermost being waterproof (including trousers and hat). Good waterproof shoes as well. Make sure everything is easy to put on and take off (e.g. Zips rather than buttons) as you may find yourself adding and removing layers regularly to stay comfortable.

Get some of those hand warmer things to pop inside your gloves too.

TrickyWicky

As said elsewhere, double socks, double trousers, scarf, good warm upper body clothing..

Also covonia throat spray. When you're out in the cold your body becomes more sensitive to cold and flu. When the sore throats start covonia is a life saver and despite tasting disgusting can ward off a cold.

Also, always carry a couple of packets of tissues. Your nose will always run when your outside.

Also be sure to find out where all the public toilets are in your working area as it's a real pain when you're desperate but can't find one.

Petlamb

patman99 wrote: »

Hope you are on a salary & not commission only. Otherwise you may not earn anything. I personally will not give to chuggers & will actively seek to discourage others from supporting charities that use them.

Zero commission, salary (at a living wage).

For every £1 my charity spends on face to face fundraising, we make £4.40 back. That actually makes it an exceptionally effective, good value way of fundraising.

ETA - and *that's* why I hesitated to say. If charities relied on purely volunteer fundraisers, they'd be a lot shorter on cash, plus people like me get the chance of employment.

suki1964

Layers

Layers

Layers


Regardless of sex, tights, thermals trousers and two pairs of socks

Warm weatherproof shoes/boots

Thermal vest, long sleeved jumper, shirt, jumper, body warmer , hooded jacket

Gloves and scarf


And keep moving as much as you can