what time of work do you prefer,is it a night work or a day work?

@karyl15 (251)
Philippines
July 2, 2012 11:10am CST
since right now my work schedule is a night shift,its quite difficult to adjust at first but later on you will juat be able to adjust with it. i have been having this night shift for a month and now its really tiring. so do you think i'll look for a day job?im always sick right now so what do you will i do?for you what time of work do you prefer?
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• Philippines
2 Jul 12
hi karyl, I am much more alive at night I am kinda owl or a bat So I prefer working at night but we know it's not good in our health happy mylotting
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• United States
2 Jul 12
Yep for me too! We are "night owls" that is why we feel this way. I think this is a popular time shift because of the responses in the thread about it.
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@karyl15 (251)
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
good for both of you to be night owls. i wish i could be one of that night owls.but really its sleepy working at night even though i sleep in the day.
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• United States
2 Jul 12
I have worked the 11-7 shift for most of my nursing career. You do adjust to it, but now that I only work one night a week, it is somewhat difficult to maintain schedule. I have to nap Sat to stay up all night, then nap Sun when I get home, but not too much so I can't go back to bed Sun night.
@karyl15 (251)
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
yes its really difficult to sleep during the day and alert during the night.wat can we do we have a schedule during this time.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
2 Jul 12
I enjoy the shift I have at work, which is about right after supper time to midnight. It makes it easier for me and I don't get stressed as much. Come ten o'clock it's just me and the chores I've got to do, and come eleeve o'clock it's just me and the stockers. So Honestly it's a good shift to have for me. I've worked over night as well and loved it. To me it felt like I wasn't working at all.
• United States
2 Jul 12
I would enjoy this period of time also. Its good that you can eat your dinner with your family and then go into work. It seems like it would be very much less stressful than in the mornings having to wake up to go to work then.
@karyl15 (251)
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
don't the two of you felt sleepy when working at night?our usual sleeping time is during the night so maybe both of you had your adjustments done.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
You are just not used to working on the night shift or maybe your body really can't take the night shift duty. Our body really can't rest well when we have night shifts that is why we feel always sickly and tired. I have experienced working on all 3 shifts and I would say the best is the morning shift. Because I can still do a lot of things right after work and since I am not a party person, I can sleep early easily. But, now since I am in the afternoon shift, I am already used to sleeping late and waking up late.
@karyl15 (251)
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
yes i prefer afternoon shift than a graveyard shift.its really sleepy at night. and maybe that depends on what your work is.
• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Jul 12
I actually prefer the night shift at work because then I have all day to spend time with my kids. For me it works better but not for everyone. I just like having the whole day to do whatever and not have to work the whole day, especially if it is a nice day it would drive me nuts having to be at work instead of having a nice day with my kiddos. If you do not like the night shift, maybe it would be better to start looking elsewhere for work. I would not suggest losing this job before having another though of course. I wish you luck with whatever you decide! =)
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@karyl15 (251)
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
yes i think so too.some really like night shift but mayve as for me im not one of it.i should start looking first before leaving my job right now since its very difficult to find one right now.thank you for the advice.
@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
2 Jul 12
Hi! I prefer going to work during the daytime, but if I have to do some research at home I prefer working at night! Generally, I like working at home during the night, but I can't imagine myself going to the workplace at that time.
@besweet (9860)
• Ireland
2 Jul 12
It is said that there is nothing like a good night sleep and it can't be replaced. I say this is true because when stay up until late, even if I sleep all day I still feel tired when I wake up. On the other hand, if you have no other choice you can get used to it eventually.
• United States
2 Jul 12
Oh I hadn't considered that I would be more tired from working a night shift. That's a valid point because you'll work when you normally would be sleeping. It would probably take much time to get used to and I hope you will adjust quickly.
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@karyl15 (251)
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
i now imagine myself working night time since i have been here for a month. its tiresome sometimes but what else can i do im working at a night shift right now.
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@raghwagh (1527)
• India
3 Jul 12
I always prefer day shift, as working in a night shift is tedious as it goes against the natural behavior. Working at night and sleeping at day also disturbs your health. I have rejected some jobs which required working at night. Working for a day or so is ok, but working for months in a night shift makes you fell ill. If anyone asks me I will always be in favor of working at a day time.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
2 Jul 12
I work at night, I have gotten used to that lifestyle. Sometimes it is a little hard to sleep during the day when the sun is shining and the bedroom is hot, but I usually manage to fall asleep anyway. I had one job where I only worked at night in the weekends and it was harder for me to adjust to that, because the rest of the week I was awake during the day and slept at night. I don't mind working at night, it takes a while to adjust to that lifestyle, but after a while I don't think much about it.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
4 Jul 12
I suppose that i would love to accept day work.Day work can bring more leisure and also normal regular with other people.Though we can get double salaries at night,but i still kind of worry my body and i'm not accustomed to that.lol,thanks for the topic.
@echoforever (5180)
• United States
2 Jul 12
I would like a night shift. This way I have time to do things when most people are during the day. But also because I feel more alive at night, I don't know why that is. I would probably be more productive at night. I'm also liking the night idea because it is more quiet and peaceful for me.
@karyl15 (251)
• Philippines
2 Jul 12
good for you being productive at night but as for me.my gosh im very lousy at night.hope i can adapt to the night shift i have right now