graveyard shift: does anyone else work it?

[Mr. Credible]

i do... and it sucked at first, but now i'm really digging being nocturnal.

it's weird though, because if i want to drink during the week (i work sunday night, midnight till 8am, until friday morining, midnight until 8am.) i have to do it in the mornings.

anyone else work this, or a similar shift? thought it might be a nice enough topic of discussion.

 

[SpideyInATree]

I used to work the late night shift about less than a year ago. I did it for almost 2 years. Definitely not a high point of my life as I couldn't sleep too well during the day, so I eventually had to get back to the day shift.

What I used to love is that there was actually peace and quiet, no bosses around, and the ability to basically do whatever the hell I wanted to. It had it's ups and downs but I'm the type of person that needs to be awake during the day and asleep at night.

 

[War Lord]

I did it for about 15 years or so. It's great once you get used to it, but I don't want to go back to it, if possible.

 

[thedeadite]

i worked midnights for awhile, and really enjoyed it...when i was single. Not so much when i had a gf.

 

[enterthemadness]

If I lived by myself and had my own car...yeah, I wouldn't mind working nights...until my screenwriting career took off like a donut at a weight loss convention.

 

[muertevilla]

the dreaded graveyard shift. ive worked a few of those and i mostly hated them. the worst was when i was a night auditor for an old school hotel. they didnt use computers. this was in 2004, so dont think im some old dude, these people were just seriously out dated. 6 hours of paperwork and percentages of that day, the same day a month before, and the same day a year before. then the average of all three. it was lame. i worked long enough for a paycheck and gave them the double deuce!

 

[comicgirl]

I did it for about 15 years or so. It's great once you get used to it, but I don't want to go back to it, if possible.

amen! My thoughts exactly. It's ok for a while.

 

[Dew k. Mosi]

I worked graveyard shift at the Porn Store.

 

[The Last Meatbag]

I worked graveyard shift at the Porn Store.

you must have stories

 

[Dew k. Mosi]

you must have stories

let's just say I am SOOOOOO glad it was not my job to clean the viewing booths

 

[Jan Irisi]

I worked overnights for ten years. I worked at a hospital, and that shift is hell in a hospital. Then I got married and then had a child, and then I quit without regrets. Averging six hours of sleep a week can be hazardous to one's health.

 

[The Amazing Lee]

let's just say I am SOOOOOO glad it was not my job to clean the viewing booths

YUCK!

 

[Dew k. Mosi]

YUCK!

exactly

 

[The Amazing Lee]

My dad does alot of graveyard shifts. from 7pm to 7am. and sometimes 7am to 7pm. He works as a security guard.

 

[Revolver_Ocelot]

I worked graveyard shift at the Porn Store.

How does one score that job?

 

[Dew k. Mosi]

I didn't mine staying up late and sleeping during the day except that my aunt is incredibly noisy and took no heed of my sleeping patterns

 

[Dew k. Mosi]

How does one score that job?

I applied and didn't care about the shift since there was 24 hour security. I liked the shift differential though. 50 cents more an hour is not great, but its better than not getting it at all

 

[Shuley]

I work 7pm to 7am and have for the last 9 years...i'll never work days...too many bosses walking around for less money.

 

[Lantern Venom]

I've been working nights for the better part of 10 years. I became noctural in college and never really went back. It's easy for me physically to work overnights.
Working in mental health is rewarding but it can be very political too. I like working by myself and not worrying about a boss looking over my shoulder. I don't have to worry about the petty arguments between co-workers during the day. I also don't have as much paper work.
Even with a family, I've been able to keep the night shift. I hope it always stays that way.

 

[SpideyInATree]

My dad does alot of graveyard shifts. from 7pm to 7am. and sometimes 7am to 7pm. He works as a security guard.

Yeah, in security you'll work some crazy hours. I've worked a couple 7 am to 11 pm shifts and 7 pm to 7 am as well. Not fun at all.

 

[skankfree]

night shifts arent bad