Returning After Two Months of Medical Leave
My two-month medical leave has come to an end.
Last Saturday, I returned to work at the Coupang logistics center.
It felt unfamiliar walking to the shuttle bus stop again.
There was one noticeable change. The shuttle routes had been merged, so the distance from my home to the stop became longer. For me, the biggest benefit of this job was being able to take the shuttle right in front of my house. It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing I can do about it.
While waiting for the shuttle, it didn’t feel real that I was going back to work. The bus was already full of workers like me heading to the logistics center.
As we got closer, it slowly started to sink in.
The Same Place, Slightly Different
I checked in using Coupunch and walked through the hallway on the second floor where the lockers are located.
Before the morning shift, many contract and short-term workers were sitting on the hallway chairs.
The atmosphere was still busy, and everyone looked tired.
As I was heading to my locker, a coworker called my name.
I stopped and we greeted each other.
Seeing a familiar face after two months made me unexpectedly emotional.
I almost cried.
Back on the Floor
I went down to the first floor.
The logistics center had changed slightly while I was away.
But one thing remained the same — the constant noise inside.
In the morning, I was assigned to picking because inbound shipments had not arrived yet.
Maybe because my leave was long, everything felt unfamiliar.
There were many new workers as well.
To them, I might have looked like a new employee too.
Changes in Work Process
The picking task didn’t last long.
I normally work in inbound system processing at Ichiri Receive.
During my absence, some processes had changed:
- Emergency cards are now applied only to picking and buffer, not all totes
- A separate Prime workstation has been created
- The hourly inbound target has increased
I’ll organize these changes in detail in a future post.
Physical Limits After Surgery
Since I had just been discharged, I felt a pulling sensation in my neck whenever I handled heavy packages.
This was different from doing house chores.
The pain felt more intense than expected, which caught me off guard.
On my first day back, my lower back and legs also hurt.
There was a 30-minute overtime shift, but I chose to leave early to avoid overworking myself.
Heat, Fatigue, and Mixed Emotions
Even though it’s only May, the logistics center was already hot.
Summer hasn’t even started yet, and it’s already this warm.
On my way home, I felt exhausted.
But at the same time, it felt strange in a good way — working again and earning money after a long break.
Recovery Is Still Ongoing
My body still needs time to fully heal, but overall, it didn’t cause major issues at work.
Next week is lighter:
- A public holiday (May 5)
- My regular day off
- An external training schedule
Except for two days, I’ll mostly be resting.
I’ve already applied for a health leave on Monday.
Also, I have my first outpatient appointment since discharge scheduled that week.
I haven’t seen my surgical scar yet.
Before leaving the hospital, I was told to remove the bandage myself on May 4.
Honestly, I’m a little scared to face it.
Conclusion
Anyway, I’m back at Coupang.
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