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Starting a new job... my first ever job
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I'm 22 and i'm starting my first ever job on Wednesday (now you see why I wrote my age, haha)! Half of the job i've been offered is based around night shifts. I've never done any work ever so moving into hard work including night shifts might be kinda hard. Anyone got any good advice for me? My job is kinda rewarding so doing 8pm-8am might not be as hard as it initially sounds... who knows
This was meant to go in the work forum, sorry my mistake! Although if any students have any advice please feel free to comment
This was meant to go in the work forum, sorry my mistake! Although if any students have any advice please feel free to comment
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You get into a pattern and you do settle in but I suggest sorting out your shifts because 12 hour shifts every day might be a bit tough. Unless it's a security guard shift then - stop moaning :razz:
Good luck :thumb:
I was tryna think of ideal sleep patterns but I think I'll just have to grin and bear it. I'm rather pleased with it for my first job, its with one of the Worlds best ISP's and the pay and training are INCREDIBLE. It still sucks working that late though.
Thanks for the advice, as you said I'll probably get used to the fucked up shifts at some point. I'm sure it would be easier for the company to employ some people working nights and some working days, i'd prefer that to weird inconsistant shifts. As long as the work isn't too challenging i'm sure i'll cope.
You get used to it pretty quick, and you dont waste all that much of the day sleepin as you'd think.
Besides, night work is higher pay rate right? "unsociable hours" and all that ?
Congrats on the new job. It does sound like hard work, but I'm sure it will be a positive challenge.
You might find the following articles on the first day in a new job and adjusting to night shifts helpful.
Good luck :thumb: