Retirement Goes to Part Time
By Kareng
@kareng (80243)
United States
March 24, 2020 11:20am CST
I knew it wouldn't last long because I know my hubby has a hard time saying NO, especially to a friend. I also know he loves what he does, so when he was asked to help fill in the slots of working regular duty, he said yes.
This all happened because an officer who was ill and working part time is still taking treatments for his illness and his doctor advised him to get out of the public and to stay at home with this virus going around.
So far my husband has only had to pull 4 evenings/nights shift in March and it isn't too bad. However, it has been a long time since he has worked nights and his system is having a hard time adjusting. He has been having sleepless nights and wanting to sleep all day. I guess this is to be expected.
Since the problem with more time available now and short one part time person, I know he will have to put in more hours in April which will put him at working part time regular schedule. I'm not happy about that, especially with the Corona Virus so active right now in Louisiana.
Do you have a hard time adjusting back to night and day when you have to swap routines?
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
24 Mar 20
My husband hasn't worked since 2004; but he still stays up all night. He's used to working 2nd and 3rd shifts. Even though he was last on days, he still stays up. I've gotten into the habit too. It's so bad.
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@LindaOHio (222310)
• United States
24 Mar 20
@kareng Yeah, I miss those sites. I should write for Vocal; but when I spend so many hours here, then I'm done for the day.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
24 Mar 20
@LindaOHio I know how you feel. I think the best way to get involved with other sites is to make a schedule. So many minutes a day at site 1 and so many for site 2, etc. Or by days..Mon-MyLot, Tues-Vocal, Wed-Mylot, Thurs-Vocal, etc.
I would probably have to do the first because I love racking up points on Swagbucks, and also on my survey site that pays out in $50 increments--that one isn't bad with lots of surveys $1.00 and above. They also have lesser amounts too.
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@moffittjc (128832)
• Gainesville, Florida
25 Mar 20
I always had trouble adjusting when I was the night receiving manager at Walmart. We'd work a 4-night workweek, giving us 3 days off. Of course, since all my friends worked day jobs, on my 3 days off I would attempt to revert back to a normal schedule so I could do things with my friends. It was horrible. I was like a walking zombie the entire time I was on night shift.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 Mar 20
Yep, I remember those kind of days when hubby first started with EBR Sheriff's Dept. He was assigned to the main parish jail and night shift. It was horrible. I wasn't working then so I kept the same hours he did or else I wouldn't see him at all.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
31 Mar 20
@moffittjc Yep for a year, I stayed out of work. He wanted me to stay at home and not work, but I went stir crazy. Wish I had never quit!! I have a very good job.
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@moffittjc (128832)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Mar 20
@kareng You were lucky that you had the opportunity to keep the same hours as him. Many couples don't have that opportunity. It definitely can make it hard on relationships.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 Mar 20
This is an agency he provides training for and agreed to fill in when needed. So far this has only happened one time. Now this is going to be a little more. I think I can handle 4-5 nights a month. I'm waiting to see what April's schedule will hold. I'm sure it will be a little more with a regular part time employee out until the virus scare is over.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
24 Mar 20
I would not do well with changing work times.I am great at early mornings. I do okay with mid shifts but do not prefer them. Overnights would kill me.
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@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Mar 20
He will get used to it soon I hope. I adjust to being awake all night very easily. Just not to getting up early.
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