Well Today is my second day of training for a Night shift work, at first i'm terribly scared because of the unknowns and "what if" scenarios created by myself, but when i got through, it is very delightful experience for a newbie like me. I'm actually a morning person and i started to practice it since first year college and it is difficult for me to shift my routines but it doesn't mean i can't, an actual challenge for a person like me.
At first i have no idea where would it be held, so what i did 2 days before the training, i went to the address and looked for the building. While walking in the middle of the day, toasting you like bread. People seems not noticing you at all, maybe they are used to it - seeing people who looked lost everyday. Imagine me pretending checking my phone like texting but i'm actually checking for the address then i found out it was about 1 km away from St. Giles Hotel, where i took my workshop with YEDW and Go Negosyo. The Funny side of it, it brings a lot of memories. I'm only third year college back then, but the experienced they gave is absolutely for me to remember.
Working at Night is both good and bad, advantageous and disadvantageous, fortunate and unfortunate. Well the same everyday, we experienced a lot - knowing that we only seeking for the unknown, the breeze of uncertainty felt so good for a kind like me. Before, i thought it would be so scary to work at night but the creepy side of the night is actually the most amusing phase of the day. You can encounter great people with great stories, You can feel the road without being struck by sunlight, you can walk alone and say "I own the City!".
The bad side of working by night, is you have to sacrifice events and other commitment you want to be part of your diary. I do have 2 events, yesterday the blogapalooza and today the Guhit Pinas 2nd Annual Convention. Yesterday, i have no energy to go beyond nine o'clock, even if i took MRT i won't make it and i think it doesn't feel right to go in an event without your energy, a walking stick that seems to be a zombie (oh my zombie!) and today i woke up late, so i was left by the bus. So i realized, don’t commit to things during the day because daytime people expect you to – you are living their life in reverse.
I'm just charting the things that i don't know about myself, I know i have a lot of things to learn more because, this is actually new to me, all of it. How i wished that i can get through and make more of myself but i believed in the company that they are able to unleash my potentials and it really felt so good to be part of the X-Men: #FirstClass.
If you have any guidance to help me, i wanna know and kindly drop it on the comment box, Gracias.
Charting the Unknown
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Tulis CommentsI don't really suggest night shifts, it may have some good sides as you listed but main thing is, it distorts your body clock. Maybe I'm just too healthy minded :))
ReplyThank you John for reading my blogpost. I really need some healthy tips to survive night shift, looking forward. Gracias
ReplyAs for me, I don't really like graveyard shift, It has a good pay, but my body will really give up, I'm prone to sickness, I don't know my body is not really cooperating. So I ended up quitting that Job, I'm not saying that you should do what I did. It really depends, if you're happy then go for it. If your doing something your passionate about, then there's no reason of holding back. Keep it up
ReplyOh hi fellow zombie! I've been working the night shift since last year and I've gained a lot of unhealthy kilos lol. I still hate it, cos I can't sleep properly during the day since it's too bright, so I bought blackout curtains. It's super effective in blocking the sunlight, I'm having better sleep now. ;) I hope you don't stay in that shift too long. Take multivitamins daily too. :D
ReplyHaha I was planning on attending Blogapalooza and GPANC too but missed it for the same reason as yours. Sucks no?! XD
I'm working night shift too. For me it's an advantage. When we are preparing for our wedding, I got time to process our application, government files unlike my husband he works on daylight. I can attend events too, after my shift I joined blogger activities. Well, I guess I get used to it. Well, I'm sure you will get used to it too.
ReplyI've been working night shift for more than 6 years now. It's challenging but I got used to it. Pero I'd love a day shift job parin, normal na work mas maganda.
ReplyI hope you'll be able to adjust with the environment of your chosen job. Just always remember to be alert at all times especially when going home..But I also hope that you'll find a daytime shift :) Goodluck :)
ReplyFor me working at night is one of the hardest things. It tires you easily and you never feel fully rested. Hope you get a better schedule!
ReplyBeen there. I really hate working night shift. I did it for just a few months but I quit. Maybe because I am a morning person and also have a son who I need to take care of. But at least you have learnt a lesson out of working a night shift schedule though. At least this time, you know what are the things you can handle and those might be a problem later on.
ReplyLike you, I was also afraid on my first days of working night shift, but I have managed to adjust (and also my body clock) because I'm on my 6th year in graveyard now. I feel your sentiments about finding it hard to attend events. I suggest you set to attend only one event per day so as not to risk your health. You need to rest, and since we don't sleep during our body's biological time, we better follow a scheduled time of sleep during daytime so our cells can adjust too.
ReplyI have tried night shifts before, it's really convenient especially if your office is within MM. You can escape the hassle of rush hour. However, safe and health wise. I think it's not really advisable. That's why I resigned and decide to work at the convenience of my home. :)
ReplyI have tried working GY shift before and after a month, I got sick (flu). It does have its up side but it's not for everyone, even if you are used to being up all night.
ReplyYou'll eventually get used to it. Rest is more important so you have to sacrifice a bit with events and stuff (like, attend events happening after lunch so you have ample sleep). :)
Let me know what you think! Gracias #IskolarAko