I work on an indoor market, but because the market leadership insists on all the doors being constantly open and my position between 3 sets of these doors and the fish market it is freezing inside my stall, a number of my customers say its colder inside my stall than outside and I even have the wind to deal with.
Because I only have a small stall and there isn't much physical labor to do I can't keep warm my usual way by keeping active, so I thought I'd ask on here if people from colder climates had any advise for how I can keep warm.
I already ware 2 pairs of socks, pants, jumpers, a body warmer (sometimes 2), a pair of finger-less gloves (I need my fingers to work) and a hat, so I don't think there is too much I can do with wearing more clothing if I still want to walk around without being massive.
Do they have a working kettle there? Is there any chance they would let you prepare a hot water bottle at the start and on your lunch? I understand how it feels, my old work wouldn't let us shut the doors either. It's not even a law, it was just simply "No, it makes the shop less inviting" Yes, because walking into a shop that feels just as cold as outside is incredibly inviting!
Its a little complicated, but it always work. Get one of the fabled lost lightsabers of Jera'Gol. I heard there might be one in the Forsaken Nebula.
And then from there its easy. Get a tauntaun and whenever your cold, cut it open and climb inside. It may smell bad, but it'll keep you warm.
A cup of hot chocolate or tea could take the edge off the cold if you have access. Do you have long underwear? If you can somehow manage it, sit on a 50 watt heating pad. Microwave home made heat pillows filled with rice, dried corn or beans for one minute. Use oil or lotion on your skin when you exit the shower. It's almost like another layer. Beyond that, I'm kind of stumped. It sucks, too. I hate being cold so I really feel for you.
I'd recommend investing in some under Armour level cold gear. I used to have to wear multiple layers of cheap clothes until I went out and dropped a few bucks on actual under Armour and now I usually just wear that under a hoodie or a long sleeve and I'm good
Thermal lycra bottom layer. If all else fails, a pair of disposable latex gloves will keep your hands marginally above freezing while still leaving you dexterous.
Set yourself on fire and embrace the eternal flame.
Or the Under Armor stuff, 's good quality gear.
Having an electric kettle could help, tea/hot chocolate whenever you want, without leaving the (relative) comfort of your desk.
Baffle2 is right. Start with layers and avoid the caffeine. You want a good base layer; that's where it all begins. Avoid anything pure cotton, especially cotton T-shirts. Try to find undershirts that are cotton/polyester blends at the very least.
Your next layer should be--eh, not tight--but fitted. I used to cycle a lot, even in the snow, and I used to have this long sleeve jersey made by Giordana (fancy!) that was a perfect fit. It was nice and smooth on the outside and super soft on the inside. This is what everyone is talking about when they recommend stuff like Under Armour products. Really, even a well fitted, cheap fleece "pullover" will do. If possible, I would find a fleece that has a full zipper so you can take it off quickly to regulate your temperature, but even a 1/4 zipper will help you cool down should the need arise.
This is where price comes into play. When you're getting into the realm of sports-related clothing, you're paying mostly for the name brand, but the stuff is just so well built that things feel as if they're tailor made. That's the key; if your base layers fit well then you can put just about anything on top.
You should consider getting a windproof fleece [https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/us/bernard-mens-windproof-fleece-p11604.aspx/Dark%20Grey?gclid=CjwKEAiA2abEBRCdx7PqqunM1CYSJABf3qvaGPlFjd15MALBPC9NGpebDusq_2OtgDwHekglgOOx3hoCYbXw_wcB] as well. Winter temperatures are nothing compared to how wind just cuts through you.
Regarding your feet, if you're doubling up on socks you're probably close to cutting off the circulation to your feet. You want a little bit of breathing room for your toes, so if your feet feel tight, you need to cut back a bit on the socks and go with a single, thick pair. Again, make them at least a poly blend with something like wool. I found that wearing cheap dress socks under a pair of thick wool socks really helps to wick sweat away. I taught myself that trick in the Army and I never got a single blister, even in the summer.
If possible, buy a pair of boots that are just a little too large for you so you can wear thick socks without having them tight on your feet. Also, you have to go shopping in person to find the perfect fit, and always ALWAYS go shopping for shoes later in the day because your feet swell a bit as the day goes by.
And as for your legs, well, I've never used anything like long underwear for an extended period of time. It's weird, but I almost felt too hot. I would personally go for insulated coveralls or even some cheap, nondescript ski pants (all black). Those are usually wind/water resistant. Work or bib overalls/ski pants usually have nice zippers on the sides at the ankle so you can easily wear/remove them over your pants without having to take your boots off.
If your base layers are tidy enough, just about any jacket will do. Make sure your cuffs are elasticized or hide an elasticized cuff under the sleeve to keep warm air from escaping. You might want to look for a jacket or coat with the elastic sleeves and maybe a hidden, elastic waistband as well. That's a fairly common feature.
And wear a scarf. It's always nice when you get to wear a soft, comfy scarf.
I work in cold storage at -22c and trust me the best way to keep warm is to get cold.
try to spend the last half hour of your day freezing yourself and over a few weeks you will build up a resistance.
Do not rely on quick fixes like hot drinks as they just put your body's temperature regulation on cruise mode and if you keep adding more layers of clothing you will become reliant on them and just have to add more down the road.
I usually just sort of exist, and it does the trick. Then again, I live near the equator. Have you tried moving the equator closer to your fish market?
Just wait until you get influenza or something and the sue your employer.
Make sure you've got some evidence that you've told them about this problem before (a text message exchange or a recorder conversation will do).
I ride a motorbike as the primary form of private transportation, and while I live in Sydney (yeah, not exactly the most frigid place in the world) ... during Winter with windchill exceeding 130km it can still get a bit nippy.
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