I’m interviewing for a night shift position in a couple days and I’ve always worked 8-4 or 9-5. I’m a little scared of the idea though! I’m worried about seeing my family less because my sleep schedule will be totally different than theirs.
So, night shift workers of the world, what has your experience been like and how do you manage being present in your family life?
Some people got it some people don’t. I cant function on nights. I did graveyard shift as hospital security supervisor (like another poster stated), also did 6 weeks rotation from days to nights as a deputy in county jail (living hell!) for a year.
Basically as others said. Black out curtains, melotin or sleep aid, sound machine, blue light filtering sunglasses, and consistent schedule is key. Also be careful of health because you will want to eat and drink coffee out of boredom or fighting sleep off.
good luck op hope it works for you.
I have delayed sleep phase disorder so I’m one of the ones who got it. Nights are amazing, I function so much better and feel so much more energetic.
But it’s tough on your career. You will never move up working nights, because the faces the bosses see are there during the day. Sucks but that’s how it is.