FabSwingers.com forum: Nightshift

By *nglish Rose2015 OP Woman
7 weeks ago

west lothian

Anyone on here work it

Been offered it at work moneys good I could do with that but not sure if I could handle working at night

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By *cotyt4funMan
7 weeks ago

livingston

I work nightshift every 3rd week, which takes a bit of getting used to ( sleep patterns)Constant nightshift would probably be better as you would be on the same routine every week. xx

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By *obstoneMan
7 weeks ago

Hamilton

I used to work constant night shift 7 nights on 7 off.

Took a bit of getting used to but got into it and really enjoy having the time off.

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

As some one that can start of days and change to nights throughout the week it’s hard at first but you do get used to it most places will understand if you aren’t used to it at first can be a killer on your social life tho but only you have make the right call for your personal circumstances

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By *heRingerMasterMan
7 weeks ago

Glasgow

I work in events and have done since a teenager so have always been used to really late and really irregular sleep patterns . Is was out the house 12 hours on Friday. Saturday and last night, getting in at 3am at the earliest, sometimes it’s much later. And now I’m wide awake. It does take a lot of getting used to and a toll on health and relationships/social life so definetly don’t go into it lightly. For me the money is worth it as I run my own business and set my own fees . I do feel you need to have a substantial pay off for the sacrifices to be worth it

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By *mmz123Man
7 weeks ago

Erskine

Ive been doing nightshift for years and it is antisocial, maybe thats due to weekends as well. Worse when you have young kids, they do like to keep you awake. Our shift allowance is 15%.

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By *otbeefandonionsCouple
7 weeks ago

Bathgate

I've done it and hated it. Was very long shifts though, 3 years of it was way more than enough for me.

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By *inkyDomGuyMan
7 weeks ago

Dundee

I been doing night shift for 8 years and it recks your body mind and sleep

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

Work shifts but I do like nights

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By *el65Man
7 weeks ago

paisley

I worked night shift for years money was good but took toll on social and personal life as it involved weekends

Also turns days into night and vice versa

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

Shifts for me also, certainly a mindfuck if you are having to chop and change, Earlies back nights, but speaking to some colleagues on constant nights they say it’s a walk in the park.

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By *nglish Rose2015 OP Woman
7 weeks ago

west lothian

Thanks everyone

It's constant nights 4 on 4 off so gonna involve weekends but am attracted to the 4 days off

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By *agerforbothMan
7 weeks ago

perth

Depends on the job and looks like you will have a pattern which lets the body adjust

Work for nhs and do mix of nights and days and takes a bit of getting used to but a pattern of nights will be ok after first couple of weeks

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By *thanDiPoolMan
7 weeks ago

alloa

5 nights a week. It's tough. But great money. It's really depends if you want a bit of a social life or not xD

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By *ennyjMan
7 weeks ago

falkirk

Certainly affects sleep pattern and social side of life although 4on 4off sounds a bit more attractive and can planning things in advance more

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By *cotyt4funMan
7 weeks ago

livingston

That's not a bad shift pattern, 4 days off sounds amazing,easier to plan your social life. xx

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By *ub-seekerMan
7 weeks ago

Glasgow

"Thanks everyone

It's constant nights 4 on 4 off so gonna involve weekends but am attracted to the 4 days off "

It’s probably not really 4 days off

Day 1 will be recovery from 4 nights on. Day 4 will be sleep prep for your next stint

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By *otbeefandonionsCouple
7 weeks ago

Bathgate

"Thanks everyone

It's constant nights 4 on 4 off so gonna involve weekends but am attracted to the 4 days off

It’s probably not really 4 days off

Day 1 will be recovery from 4 nights on. Day 4 will be sleep prep for your next stint "

I've found that when working nights. The day that you finish, you're good for nothing as tired from night before. Then when you start, you're trying to rest before you start and that is almost impossible when you've had a night's sleep before.

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By *SCouple81Couple
7 weeks ago

Between Edinburgh and Scottish Borders

I work nights as a part of a shift pattern and don't mind them but doing only nights would be different matter. Having good few days off after is good even if you work weekends. Puts a toll on a social life though.

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By *antricguyMan
7 weeks ago

cambuslang

I do constant nightshift, suits me and I feel I sleep more than I do when I’m dayshift

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By *luebell888Woman
7 weeks ago

Glasgowish

Been nightshift for over 25yrs. It has good and bad points but it suits me.

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By *nglish Rose2015 OP Woman
7 weeks ago

west lothian

Thanks everybody appreciated

I think am gonna take it but on a trial basis at first see how it goes

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By *uietbloke67Man
7 weeks ago

outside your bedroom window ;-)

"Thanks everyone

It's constant nights 4 on 4 off so gonna involve weekends but am attracted to the 4 days off "

You don't get 4 off

Days off

1 - recovering and trying to get a sleep pattern of nights.

2 - fall asleep on the couch at 6pm for 3.5 seconds. In bed at 10. Wide awake at 4am.

3. See day 2.

4. Fuck it I'll get pished and knock myself out with the drink.

Nights shift

1. Starting work tonight....heeds bursting with. Hangover and the thought of 12 hours is killing me.

1. On shift....1am. Knackered. 3am could fall over ..5am body starts doing all sorts of weird things.

2. Slept all day so will get through NS

3. Same as 2.

4. Finish in the morning, thank feck. Start wracking your head trying to figure out the best paln to sleep next 4 days

And repeat.

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By *crambledMan
7 weeks ago

Glasgow

I've been permanent night shift for over 20 years now and you do get used to it but getting to that stage takes some work. It can put a damper on your social life but, again, it's not impossible if you work on it... I somehow managed to get in to a relationship and had 2 children through it!

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By *ardworker666Man
7 weeks ago

Glasgow

"Thanks everyone

It's constant nights 4 on 4 off so gonna involve weekends but am attracted to the 4 days off "

The 4 days off are brilliant and pay increase is lovely. Suppose depending on your job it varies.

I have that exact pattern and if you can manage your sleep well then it can be worth it.

Either you need to be good at running on less sleep or you need to commit to pattern properly as your diet takes a hit as well as sleep. Xx

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By *udamet666Woman
7 weeks ago

Kilbirnie

I have worked nights for over 20 years, love it.

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By *otuseater11Man
7 weeks ago

IRVINE

Am Nightshift tonight still can't get used to it .but on the plus side wages are good

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By (user no longer on site)
7 weeks ago

"Anyone on here work it

Been offered it at work moneys good I could do with that but not sure if I could handle working at night "

Doing a nightshift Thursday evening Friday morning in Beauly but I'll be grafting so it will fly by but depends what sleep i get before i head up there will depend on when I drive back home to Glasgow

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By *F79Couple
7 weeks ago

Moray

I’ve done a mix of days / nights 12 hr shifts, for nearly 20yrs. I don’t sleep well when I’m on nights, I average around 3hrs a day. It’s a killer, but I only work three shifts per week so it’s manageable. You get used to it, and will find your own pattern.

Tips I’d give you are:

Don’t drink fluids after 5am when you are on shift, otherwise you’ll be bedded at breakfast time and awake an hour later for a pee!

Don’t go to bed on an empty tummy, a slice of toast or a banana before bed helps.

Make sure you have a good black out blind!

Ear plugs help if you live in a noisy street/house!!

Make sure you put your phone on silent when you go to bed lol!!

Good luck

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By *agnar2323Man
7 weeks ago

Valhalla

It's like marmite you either love it or hate it

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By *ee69Man
7 weeks ago

glasgow

U would get used to it , depends on u tbh either for u or no

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By *antricguyMan
6 weeks ago

cambuslang

"Been nightshift for over 25yrs. It has good and bad points but it suits me."

I’m presuming your a nurse

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By *assy LassieWoman
6 weeks ago

Lanarkshire

"Been nightshift for over 25yrs. It has good and bad points but it suits me.

I’m presuming your a nurse "

Is that because she is a woman? 🥴

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By *ustme2.0Man
6 weeks ago

scotch land

Done it for 3 years and couldn't sleep during the day had to wrap it after falling asleep behind the wheel. ;-(

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By *nariusMan
6 weeks ago

Perth

"Anyone on here work it

Been offered it at work moneys good I could do with that but not sure if I could handle working at night "

Have a read of this, there are many studies which highlight the health risks involved with night shift work.

https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/content/professional/considering-the-impact-of-shift-working-on-health/

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By *innietheMinx2Woman
6 weeks ago

Grampian

"Been nightshift for over 25yrs. It has good and bad points but it suits me.

I’m presuming your a nurse "

Sweeping assumption. I worked nights for many years as part of a shift system....I'm not a nurse...

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By *entlemanrogueMan
6 weeks ago

Motherwell

"Anyone on here work it

Been offered it at work moneys good I could do with that but not sure if I could handle working at night "

money is better, shops are a bit quieter in the day time, (can be hard sleeping through the day if/when we get a summer) you can arrange day time meets which has its own pros and cons.

why not suggest to trial it for 2 months then decide?

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By *nglish Rose2015 OP Woman
6 weeks ago

west lothian

"Been nightshift for over 25yrs. It has good and bad points but it suits me.

I’m presuming your a nurse

Is that because she is a woman? 🥴"

Am not a nurse

Am on holiday at the moment start nights when I get back on a 2 month temporary shift see how it goes

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By *uietbloke67Man
6 weeks ago

outside your bedroom window ;-)

I'll pray 🙏 for you.

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By *eneralKenobiMan
6 weeks ago

North Angus

I have done it and the only bonus I found was getting pizza deliveries

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By *allerthanaverage79Man
5 weeks ago

Ayrshire

Gonna be a long night

It's gonna be all right

On the nightshift

You found another home

I know you're not alone

On the nightshift, oh

You found another home

I know you're not alone

On the nightshift

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

"Anyone on here work it

Been offered it at work moneys good I could do with that but not sure if I could handle working at night "

I've be permanent nights since I left school

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By *icCee69Couple
5 weeks ago

Aberdeen/Dundee

"Thanks everyone

It's constant nights 4 on 4 off so gonna involve weekends but am attracted to the 4 days off "

I’m on 14/14 permanently (offshore North Sea), love the time off, like the relaxed way of working on nights and if you’re adaptable the turn around isn’t horrendous

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