What's it like working night shift? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 year ago by Brahm1nmam@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I'm interviewing for a night shift position in a couple days and I've always worked 8-4 or 9-5. I'm a little scared of the idea though! I'm worried about seeing my family less because my sleep schedule will be totally different than theirs.

  So, night shift workers of the world, what has your experience been like and how do you manage being present in your family life?

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[-] Chrisosaur@startrek.website 3 points 1 year ago

If it’s straight nights it might not be too bad. I worked 2 days/2 nights/4 off for about 13 years and I would not go back now that I’m in a 9-5.

Unless you’re getting decent compensation for it, I would try and find something else. Humans just aren’t nocturnal.

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