Working the late shift...

[buckeyefool]

Most of the advice you have gotten is good so far. I worked two summers while in college on overnights. The making the room as dark and quiet as possible is the best advice. Everything else, just try and see how your body reacts. Somethings may work for you others may not.

And for the most part your commute should be easier since you will mainly be going against the flow of traffic

[BuckeyeMike80]

Originally Posted by DGADBTWSOM

I'm starting a new job on Monday, going from an office temp job to a late night to early morning (5pm-5am), anyone have any experience with this and have some advice on how to stay awake or getting used to this type of schedule?

Caffeine helps, but there is a point to which it will stop helping you out. With it being a 12 hour shift and all that, I'd suggest finding a way to keep yourself awake, like taking a walk if things are slow to studying to whatever you can handle.

I was on mids for 6 of the last 8 years including most of the year I was in Iraq. Caffeine stopped working at about year 2

Also, try to sleep as soon as you get home. While you could stay up and do some stuff (although not at 5AM), it's just easier that way. You'll be getting up when everyone else is getting off of work essentially.

Remember to eat well too. I found myself eating a ton of junk food. That will help you stay awake too actually. Less grease and all that....

[fourteenandoh]

Originally Posted by buckeyefool

Most of the advice you have gotten is good so far. I worked two summers while in college on overnights. The making the room as dark and quiet as possible is the best advice. Everything else, just try and see how your body reacts. Somethings may work for you others may not.

And for the most part your commute should be easier since you will mainly be going against the flow of traffic

definitely true! i always get a seat on the subway. on the occasional times i take the subway out of the city during rush hour it reminds me why i like working the night shift.

[BUCKYLE]

Originally Posted by Taosman

When you get home in the morning, don't over eat or stay up watching tv/internet. Very important to try to get sunshine on your days off. Don't doddle in bed on off days. Get exercise whenever you can. Stay away from caffeine. Eat quality food. Shoot the neighbor's dog(just kidding). Ear plugs/eye shades. Realize that you don't need to do this forever(there is always a better job). Watch for signs of depression. Have lots of sex!

Shut up.

[OCBucksFan]

Originally Posted by BUCKYLE

Shut up.

Great post, I agree.

[BUCKYLE]

Originally Posted by OCBucksFan

Great post, I agree.

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