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06-23-2008, 09:04 PM
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Working the late shift...
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?
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06-23-2008, 09:34 PM
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I'm a shift worker, so I've become quite use to working nights. Lots of caffein helps.
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06-23-2008, 09:36 PM
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I'm a shift worker, so I've become quite use to working nights. Lots of caffein helps.
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I do love coffee, but I have an over-active heart, can't drink too much, otherwise I'd be all over the one of a thousand energy drinks and starbucks.
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06-23-2008, 09:36 PM
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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?
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Lots of coffee and sleep as soon as you get off work. If you don't get to sleep the day goes by fast and then you will start getting 3 or 4 hours sleep. |
06-23-2008, 09:37 PM
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I am a night shifter as well, it will take a while to get used to sleeping during the day. Like NFBuck said, lots of caffeine. I also take a heavy dose of melatonin usually the first week to help me get to sleep. Welcome to the club though!
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06-23-2008, 09:39 PM
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Keeping busy especially starting let's say around 2am will help. When I worked the graveyard shift I started to get tired around this time. Fresh air helps too....
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06-23-2008, 09:42 PM
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I did it for awhile. Make your sleeping quarters as dark as possible. I mean pitch black at noon. Don't go to sleep right after you get off work. You need to undwind properly before trying to sleep in my opinion. Don't drink any caffiene after your last break at work, i.e. last couple hours or so. I always found beer to help unwind after work. Go figure.
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