[QUOTE=Bayrunner;136764]And none of that means anything if you cant pass their physical. Unless you are in peak physical condition you need to find a box thats about 16-18 inches high and step up and down on it for 3 minutes at a time without your heart rate going up. If you cant do that then they wont hire you.[/QUOTE]
Well… it’s not like you have to be in “peak” condition… but yeah… if you have any health issues… high blood pressure etc… make sure it’s under control. You should be in reasonably good physical condition… walking a couple miles a day will do wonders for the mildly out of shape. It’s not like you have to hardcore pump at the gym to get the job. If you have had any surgeries…old injuries… be prepared with your medical information. It’s not impossible to pass these physicals… but they are tougher than the basic stuff you might go through with your own doctor for your MMC. It’s probably going to be tough at the big companies for guys with serious medical concerns… but with a little preparation, most guys should be able to pass them. (maybe lose a few pounds… get on bp meds, do some moderate physical conditioning)… Overall, not such bad things to do anyway since they can help you live longer.