Reply #11: I am suprised how much stronger I have gotten

[Nikia]

I am much stronger now than when I was 18 and I lifted for exercise a few times a week then. Yesterday, I did suprise myself and the guy, who is a bit chauvanistic, working in the area by lifting an 80 pound container and moving a few feet. I wasn't expected to lift that container though. It is a bit different when you are allowed to ask for help as opposed to it being expected for your job.
Anyway, I talked to a potential new superviser on the telephone about a job which would require lifting up to 60 pounds. He talked as though he thought that it was probably the case that I could do the actual lifting. I am assuming that they have other women lifting that much. I just found that strange, because I have interviewed on the phone or in person for jobs where they ask me if I am sure if I can lift up to 25-30 pounds or ones who seem to think that a woman would kill herself if she lifts more than 50 pounds. I found it refreshing that this place didn't seem sexist in that regard. I am a little nervous though if I would be able to handle it. I'll be sure to ask more questions at the in person interview. I didn't want to inquire too much about the lifting though, because I didn't want to come across as unconfident that I could handle it.
I do have a job already though and am interested in this position for more money. Obviously if I can't handle it, this would negate the purpose.