Working nights....

vet415 · October 20th, 2009, 08:05 PM

I have been on nights now for about 4 years, and still trying to get used to it!!!

Once things slow down here at work, I normally get on here and surf. How many of you do or have worked nights and how do you handle it as far as rotating your schedule on the weekend? Gene

CZroe · October 20th, 2009, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vet415

I have been on nights now for about 4 years, and still trying to get used to it!!!

Once things slow down here at work, I normally get on here and surf. How many of you do or have worked nights and how do you handle it as far as rotating your schedule on the weekend? Gene

I've got to go in about 2hrs and I haven't slept (transitioning from my weekend).

vet415 · October 20th, 2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

I've got to go in about 2hrs and I haven't slept (transitioning from my weekend).

Typically that is how my Monday nights are. I do well if I get an hour nap in.....but makes for some good sleep Tuesday tho

sombo · October 20th, 2009, 10:29 PM

I currently work second shift (1600 - 0230 mon-thur). I typically get online and surf while I'm doing my work. I go to bed anywhere between 0300 and 0600 and get up anywhere between 1000 - 1300 depending on whether or not I want to go out and do something in the day before I have to go to work. For me the weekend stuff doesn't really start going on untill afternoon or later in the night so it doesn't change for me.

k1prototype · October 20th, 2009, 10:35 PM

Gene,

I work 3rd shift as well 11:30pm to 8am. On top of that I have school all day Tuesdays and Thursdays. On those days it really sucks because I am literally awake for 24 hours. I go to work Monday night stay up all day Tuesday and don't go to bed until Tuesday night and the same goes for Wednesdays into Thursdays.

The best way I can think of getting adjusted is coming home and staying awake. Then going to be in the afternoon and waking up in the evening. That way you are refreshed considering you have to be at work shortly.

For myself on the days I have school, I come home sleep about 4 hours then get up and do it again.

Working 3rd shift sucks because it really affects your sleep and state of mind most of the time. But for what it's worth, its much less stressful then working 1st shift!

Kalivos · October 20th, 2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by k1prototype

Working 3rd shift sucks because it really affects your sleep and state of mind most of the time. But for what it's worth, its much less stressful then working 1st shift!

Heck yes. 3rd shift is the most relaxing ever. I miss working it so much. I was able to slack sooo much too

sombo · October 20th, 2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by k1prototype

Working 3rd shift sucks because it really affects your sleep and state of mind most of the time. But for what it's worth, its much less stressful then working 1st shift!

Amen to that. I've worked all three shifts and find first to be the most stressful because it's all political and such. Third shift can screw you up because of how you will go in on a monday and finish on a tuesday. Then when you go to sleep on tuesday when you wake up it's still tuesday. When the normal mind set growing up is that when you wake up it's a whole new day and this sleep schedule doesn't conform to that, it messes with your mind and you start to lose track of the days.

vet415 · October 21st, 2009, 01:33 AM

There's no doubt midnight shift is more laid back and less stressful. The perfect shift for me would be evenings as far as rest goes, but with kids at home that is tough. I did finally break down and get something to help with my sleep. Tried some over the counter stuff but didn't like the after effects. Finally got a prescription for some Ambien to help. Made a world of difference.

CZroe · October 21st, 2009, 02:52 AM

Night crew... checking in.

HKr1 · October 21st, 2009, 05:11 AM

Before the military, I use to work 2nd shift 4:30-12:00. Was on that shift for years, was perfect I thought. Sleep in, prowl at night

Did the whole 3rd shift for a year, it was a job. Didnt really care for the hours, but still better than a day job.

2nd shift FTW! Nowdays I dont really have choice, Suck it up and go to work

Greg_E · October 21st, 2009, 09:11 AM

It sucks, I used to sleep half the day away everyday. Used to be so stressed that I was awake until daybreak most nights, then slept a few hours to go in and do it again. This of course made weekends suck since getting going late was like 3 or 4 or 5 in the afternoon.

VeX · October 25th, 2009, 02:46 AM

I had the opposite problem. I worked nights (7:30pm-6am monday-friday) for about 5 years and loved it. I'd often times stay up saturday, sleep long on Sunday, and by Monday would be right as rain. THEN I worked days for about 4 years and could never get used to it. If I had to work before 10am I was a wreck. Now I'm back to working nights again and am well again

The big problem with school was on long days. If I had classes until 1pm or so I'd usually be groggy as hell by the last class. 8am classes were fine though

shellneil · October 26th, 2009, 08:59 PM

i worrking swing shifts ...12 hr ones at that..i work for police department...so i am always kept busy, but we do have downtime so i surf internet,watch movies...but i been doing this for 4 yrs and have never got used to it, and no matter how much i slep during day my body naturally wants sleep at night.as long as i'm busy i aint tired!!!

Apex · October 27th, 2009, 08:07 AM

I used to work 7pm to 7am (which was actually 6:30pm to 7:30am). I work in the semiconductor field. I did that for about 5 years before I finally left the night shift. It was not that bad. I could get off work and still take care of everything I needed to get done. It was nice too because I could hit the gym at around 7:45am, and it would be pretty empty. I actually liked it, but I also enjoy not needing to swap my schedule around all the time.

I'm glad to be days now.

October 20th, 2009, 08:05 PM	#1
vet415 ninjette.org member Name: Gene Location: McDonough, Ga Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 YZ250, '06 Katana 600, 06 Ninja 250, '06 YZ250 Posts: 61	Working nights.... I have been on nights now for about 4 years, and still trying to get used to it!!! Once things slow down here at work, I normally get on here and surf. How many of you do or have worked nights and how do you handle it as far as rotating your schedule on the weekend? Gene

October 20th, 2009, 10:35 PM	#5
k1prototype k1prototype Name: k1prototype Location: The world Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ducati ST4 Posts: 93	Gene, I work 3rd shift as well 11:30pm to 8am. On top of that I have school all day Tuesdays and Thursdays. On those days it really sucks because I am literally awake for 24 hours. I go to work Monday night stay up all day Tuesday and don't go to bed until Tuesday night and the same goes for Wednesdays into Thursdays. The best way I can think of getting adjusted is coming home and staying awake. Then going to be in the afternoon and waking up in the evening. That way you are refreshed considering you have to be at work shortly. For myself on the days I have school, I come home sleep about 4 hours then get up and do it again. Working 3rd shift sucks because it really affects your sleep and state of mind most of the time. But for what it's worth, its much less stressful then working 1st shift! __________________________________________________ 2001 Ducati ST4 Bleu 2008 Ninja 250R Rouge ~ Sold!

October 27th, 2009, 08:07 AM	#14
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I used to work 7pm to 7am (which was actually 6:30pm to 7:30am). I work in the semiconductor field. I did that for about 5 years before I finally left the night shift. It was not that bad. I could get off work and still take care of everything I needed to get done. It was nice too because I could hit the gym at around 7:45am, and it would be pretty empty. I actually liked it, but I also enjoy not needing to swap my schedule around all the time. I'm glad to be days now. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

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sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	I currently work second shift (1600 - 0230 mon-thur). I typically get online and surf while I'm doing my work. I go to bed anywhere between 0300 and 0600 and get up anywhere between 1000 - 1300 depending on whether or not I want to go out and do something in the day before I have to go to work. For me the weekend stuff doesn't really start going on untill afternoon or later in the night so it doesn't change for me.

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vet415 ninjette.org member Name: Gene Location: McDonough, Ga Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 YZ250, '06 Katana 600, 06 Ninja 250, '06 YZ250 Posts: 61	There's no doubt midnight shift is more laid back and less stressful. The perfect shift for me would be evenings as far as rest goes, but with kids at home that is tough. I did finally break down and get something to help with my sleep. Tried some over the counter stuff but didn't like the after effects. Finally got a prescription for some Ambien to help. Made a world of difference.

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HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Before the military, I use to work 2nd shift 4:30-12:00. Was on that shift for years, was perfect I thought. Sleep in, prowl at night Did the whole 3rd shift for a year, it was a job. Didnt really care for the hours, but still better than a day job. 2nd shift FTW! Nowdays I dont really have choice, Suck it up and go to work

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Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	It sucks, I used to sleep half the day away everyday. Used to be so stressed that I was awake until daybreak most nights, then slept a few hours to go in and do it again. This of course made weekends suck since getting going late was like 3 or 4 or 5 in the afternoon.

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VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	I had the opposite problem. I worked nights (7:30pm-6am monday-friday) for about 5 years and loved it. I'd often times stay up saturday, sleep long on Sunday, and by Monday would be right as rain. THEN I worked days for about 4 years and could never get used to it. If I had to work before 10am I was a wreck. Now I'm back to working nights again and am well again The big problem with school was on long days. If I had classes until 1pm or so I'd usually be groggy as hell by the last class. 8am classes were fine though

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shellneil ninjette.org member Name: shellneil Location: myrtle beach,sc Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1999 kawasaki ninja zx6r Posts: 56	i worrking swing shifts ...12 hr ones at that..i work for police department...so i am always kept busy, but we do have downtime so i surf internet,watch movies...but i been doing this for 4 yrs and have never got used to it, and no matter how much i slep during day my body naturally wants sleep at night.as long as i'm busy i aint tired!!!