How do yall do it working night shift? I’ve been doing night shift for a few weeks now in small increment shifts but tonight is my first long shift 8pm-7am and all I can think about is my bed
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I worked 1030pm-7am and my best advice is sleep during the day when you are off or you will get burnt out
I’ve do 9pto 730. Just sleep during the day and lots of energy drinks for me during the night lol. Stay on your sleep schedule on your days off or you’ll be screwed. I don’t know what my days are anymore lol good luck. It’ll take a few days to get your body accustomed
Ive done it for 10 years now and it’s the best. I got to be a stay home mom with a full time job. It got easier when my kid started school. The only thing that took some time was to get everyone to adjust expectations of my time. I sleep 9 am to 4 pm. I am not available for coffee or phone calls. That part took the most effort to set and reinforce boundary. Before my kid was in school i had a 2 or 3 hour nap when i got home then 4 hour nap before i went to work. AND power drink cold water really cold … It wakes you up without the caffeine crash after
I do 12.5 HR nightshifts…i do it with the help of coffee…lots and lots of coffee!!! Lols