Tips for night shift work?

RJ Powell** · 10-11-2008, 08:43 AM

Oh great OT i need some tips for working the vampire shift. I will soon be working/posting/watching pr0n from 12am-8am instead of 4pm-12am,

any tips? I am not stubborn and will follow them to the T. I'm gonna be doing this shift for a few months, so i don't want to just survive, i want to thrive in the night shift.

I hear a handful of people are naturally awake at night and sleep all day just out of biological urges, i wonder if i am one of those people because i can't get to sleep until 4am on my regular shift anyway.

Thanks.

Killed by Death · 10-11-2008, 08:51 AM

i worked that shift for a while, didnt know if i should sleep right when i got home, or wake up right before work starts.

i was 10-6 though.

amhlilhaus · 10-11-2008, 09:01 AM

night shift sucks, no ifs ands or buts. when I worked it I tried to get into a regular sleep pattern, only thing you can do.

Prison Mike** · 10-11-2008, 09:19 AM

Buy a PSP.

Or, take some correspondence courses.

opie · 10-11-2008, 09:43 AM

stalking people on the internets is always an option

Sketch · 10-11-2008, 09:48 AM

bring an 8 ball

Don Majic Wand · 10-11-2008, 09:58 AM

I worked 10pm-7am for 3 years. With only a $.35 night differential.

Sketch · 10-11-2008, 10:00 AM

^ what a fucking idiot

georgekillian · 10-11-2008, 10:11 AM

I worked midnights for over 4 years. various shifts including 11-7:30 7:30 -4:00 and 11:00-7:00. i don't know what kind of job you have but i recommend moving around a lot. go for a walk or just chill outside for a little while. bring music and a psp if you can. it'll take along time to get used and it fucking sucks pretty much. i'll be surprised if you don't regret it.

pittelp · 10-11-2008, 11:03 AM

1. Dark curtains and shades, go to sleep asap.

2. Take care of business as fast as possible.

3. Take a snooze before going to work.