Would you consider working night shift if the price was right?
After fifteen years, I am doing a special incentive contract to work the night shift. My job satisfaction is so high. I don't think it's something I could do permanently but I've adjusted quickly. I'm getting a nice bonus, shift differential, and everyone is so cool. It's nice to be able to slow down a little and actually critically think through the things I have to do. There are fewer distractions. During the day, I am too overstimulated sometimes. The pace is different. It's not as if there are not plenty of things to do but it's normal busy. I'm at the end of the contract with two weeks left. I'm a little nervous to go back to the day shift. I've considered staying on nights but I can already tell that the back and forth of day sleeping is not healthy. Gracie the dog sleeps at night with my daughter and then sleeps and guards the end of my bed as I sleep in the daytime. Since school has been out, my kids have adopted my schedule. I woke up a few days ago and they were both asleep at 5 pm. As i was leaving for work they were getting out of bed and started playing games, they stayed up all night. It's summertime so they can get away with it but still, I've altered their sleeping pattern. It's been a good experience. I have gotten to know all the cool people on nights, I've been able to flec my experience muscles a little bit, everyone is fun and really nice, my seniority gets me some super sweet assignments, and the pace is more normal. There's something about staying up all night and then sleeping in the day that feels a little bit like I'm doing something against the rules. I am a rebel! It's nice to know that I can still do night shift but it's time to get back to a regular shift and schedule and all my day people again.