New Work Schedule Begins Today

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I’ve worked at 24 hour agencies for the last ~7 years and usually on or near the start of the year, these seniority-based staff do a “work pick”. It will either be a set schedule or a rotating line but you are picking for the entire next work year. My schedule in 2020 was: Saturday 1200-2200, Sunday 1200-2200, Monday 1530-0130, Tuesday 1530-0130, OFF Weds, OFF Thurs, OFF Friday. It did suck working every weekend (unless I could use a vacation day for it) but I had a good crew and I really enjoyed having Fridays off. This year I didn’t have many good options but I am basically moving to the opposite side of the “weekender” schedule at my job- my new schedule (starting today) is as follows: WEDS 1400-0000 THURS 1400-0000 FRI 1630-0230 SAT 1630-0230 SUN, MON & TUES: OFF! Friday & Saturday are so late-but at the same time, I’ll be able to get lots done during the morning and afternoon. And after working over a year of the “overnight” shift- 10pm to 8am- I will never consider anything else “LATE” ever again. Haha! I will say, although at times I miss working a regular work week and consistently having weekends off, here’s what I notice: -Working weekends can be nice (no managers/admin around, casual dress) -Grocery shopping on a Sunday or Saturday is a nightmare- on a Monday or Tuesday I am shopping with all the retirees and it’s great! Also not a lot of kids out and about. -2 weekend days is simply not enough for this one, 3 is optimum! If I had the option of working 12 hour shifts for additional days off, I totally would. I am looking forward to having Sundays off this year and seeing more friends and family. Do you work a weird schedule or anyone else in a 24 hour business as well? Happy Wednesday and wish me luck with the new shift!