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Over night work

  • 10-08-2019 07:55PM
    #1
    madnessnmayhem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭


    I want some advice on something, I've been working over nights for several weeks now, 5 on and 2 off, 9 hours shift each (40 hours a week), I feel it's getting to me now and I want to to maybe change it to a 4 nights, would that be possible if I approch my employers? or would I be better off searching for a job that's day shifts?


    Don't get me wrong I like the job it's just the overnights is tougher than I taught I've no problem doing what ever 8/9 hours during the day.

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Rubberchikken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭Rubberchikken


    probably nothing to lose by asking.
    ive been working 4 12 hours night shifts a werk for past 3 years.
    i enjoy it but thats just me, not for everyone i know.


  • #3
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,371 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    Nights and people.... some it’s natural as anything and they enjoy it and the extra pay and given the choice they wouldn’t do days ever, I have a friend like that.. Others like me while the pay was great it wasn’t good for me and it affected my health. I had zero energy on my days off and a tonne of sleep issues. Unless you really need the money, or it’s the only job you can find... hang out for a day job...

    - less demands on your body
    - socially better, when you are off so are friends and family (hugely important)


  • #4
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,253 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    I did it for 13 years.
    It was grand for maybe 7-8 years but then it took a toll and my health crashed, I suck it out as pay always great.

    I’d say it took me 2-3 years for my health to recover.

    On 50% of my previous salary now but I’m way healthier and happier.

    I’d say so it of the it is great and you feel ok, if it starts affecting your health and well-being get out as quick as you can


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