why is it painful to be on your feet for extended periods of time? Is weight a big factor?

Question

I’ve been working at McDonald’s for almost 9 months now, and any shifts longer than 4 hours, my feet start to hurt.

I am overweight, Last time I checked it was 230lbs. But I have heard of similar complaints from coworkers and people online.

Is it the case of too much of a good thing? (Being active and about)

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Answer 1

You’re meant to *walk* for extended periods, but standing in one spot causes fatigue and pressure points.

Also:

>I am overweight,

That isn’t helping at all. Take it from a guy with experience. When I lost 130 pounds, standing all day got waaaaaay easier. Even 30 pounds of weight loss made a huge difference.