Who's being politically correct? It doesn't really matter that most men are stronger than most women as long as you're strong enough so what is your point even bringing that up? You make it sound like you are unaware that a good portion of most trash routes are heavily automated these days. It's rare to see the traditional rear loader with the men riding on the back hoisting bins manually. That job has been changed by mechanical arms that lift the cans. Now it's usually a driver and one helper (the helper picks up debris, stray trash, extra bags and items not in a bin, serves as a spotter, basically any job to keep the route running smoothly and quickly so the driver can remain in his position in the truck). There's more to the job beyond the route itself as well but while it is still *very* physical, it doesn't require the same brute strength it did in decades past. I am not sure how you wouldn't observe this on your own so I am pretty sure your comment was just an excuse to be a prick.
Don't get offended. It's good you know so much about the job before getting into it. I know I'm asking a lot, but if you could give me an update after your first week or so, I'd appreciate it.
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Who's being politically correct? It doesn't really matter that most men are stronger than most women as long as you're strong enough so what is your point even bringing that up? You make it sound like you are unaware that a good portion of most trash routes are heavily automated these days. It's rare to see the traditional rear loader with the men riding on the back hoisting bins manually. That job has been changed by mechanical arms that lift the cans. Now it's usually a driver and one helper (the helper picks up debris, stray trash, extra bags and items not in a bin, serves as a spotter, basically any job to keep the route running smoothly and quickly so the driver can remain in his position in the truck). There's more to the job beyond the route itself as well but while it is still *very* physical, it doesn't require the same brute strength it did in decades past. I am not sure how you wouldn't observe this on your own so I am pretty sure your comment was just an excuse to be a prick.
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Don't get offended. It's good you know so much about the job before getting into it. I know I'm asking a lot, but if you could give me an update after your first week or so, I'd appreciate it.