Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
After completing his tenure at the University of Florida without a sponsorship, Jacory Patterson moved home and began working night shifts at a UPS factory from August 2024 to June 2025. His shifts typically started around 10:30pm and ended between 4:30am and, during peak seasons, as late as 6:50am. He deliberately chose these hours to accommodate his athletics training sessions, since morning and daytime shifts conflicted with his practice schedule.
At UPS, Patterson was responsible for unloading boxes from conveyor belts and loading them onto trucks, often filling multiple large trailers each night. He viewed this physical labor positively, likening it to a second weight-training session—joking that handling heavy boxes was like working with a squat rack. This mindset helped him stay optimistic throughout the period.
Patterson explained that, though balancing demanding work hours with elite-level training was challenging, he never gave up on his athletic goals. Having run track since age 11, he remained fully committed and determined to give 100% to avoid future regret. He credits his perseverance during this transitional phase to support from family, friends, and personal faith.