Quote Originally Posted by jenn_librarian View Post
Well, I started working a 2nd job, cashiering, at a local supermarket about 1 1/2 weeks ago. They have very flexible scheduling (they're open 24hrs), and so far, most of the workers are nice and easy to work with. Since I refinanced my mortgage back in January, it just is more than I thought it would be, and I really need the extra cash.

My issue at the moment is that my feet feel like they are going to fall off. I'm working 6hr shifts, have a 15min break about 4hrs into the shift, where I sit for maybe 10 mins. I was wearing a pair of shoes that I wear to school (black leather with a buckle on the top... not attractive, but slip resistant and durable, and looked ok with black dress pants). I didn't have black jeans, and I thought sneakers with dress pants would just not be attractive.

So, after 1 1/2 weeks, I said to heck with the dress pants, bought summer weight black jeans and a pair a pair of EasySpirit sneaks that are nice and lightweight and feel better than my school shoes. I also put my orthotics in them, because I thought maybe that was part of the issue.

Tonight was the first night I wore them, and I got home, and my feet hurt just as much as they did the past week and a half. Ugh. They don't just hurt on the bottom of my foot, but they hurt at the ankle and above the ankle, straight up for about 4". I even got a foot spa thingy (not that I think it is working great, but it feels nice).

I don't know if I need to go to a podiatrist and see if I need new orthotics, or what is going on. We do have those black rubber pads that we stand on at the register. I don't know that they are especially helpful, honestly, but at least we have those.

Any suggestions for really achy and sore feet? I'll be working at least 20 hours during the school year as well, so I need to be able to work both jobs and be able to stand at both jobs, lol.
Check into this website, Jenn:

www.zcoil.com

My son took me to a store when I visited him in L.A. and had me fitted for a pair. I wore them when we did the tourist thing and was on my feet a lot and they helped tremendously. Plus everyone stops and says "Cool shoes! Where did you get them?" You should be able to locate a store near you from their website. Good luck.