i have to work shifts how crap is that?
553021
Well at least u have a Job... there are millions of Jobless people who would be more then happy to trade places with you... thank god that u have a job and dont crib abt the shifts
417264
I think being in the departments is best. Working is the register is monotonous and you don't really learn much about how the store operates. Plus, you're tied down to a tiny space your entire shift. The sales floor is the place to be.
229886
It's better to take the 2 8 hours shifts rather than working 16 hours straight. Although it might sound like you have more time to study with the second option, but after you strained your body like that, how would you ever have the energy to study anymore? \n\nI've tried working 14 hours straight a day for months, and i was far too fatigue to do anything else although i tried to rest as much as possible. Maintaining the balance is more important than stretching yourself to the extreme. All the best!
776032
I worked nights for 3 years and I learned that it was best to just live life that way. Make sure you have a "normal" routine just like you would working days. And keep that routine on your days off if at all possible. That is what I eventually had to start doing because it's too hard trying to get your body & mind adjusted to a 1st shift schedule for just a couple days a week. You are probably just not a 3rd shift person and it's really affecting you emotionally. I understand what you're saying about not being able to switch to days right now. Just work on a routine & make the best you can of it until you can get back on a day shift.
1111417
minimum wage and it's not worth the money because they work you to the bone for crappy pay.
423443
i used to work alot of ight shifts, and it proven that working shift work takes a cupple yrs off your life. but to take the stress off of night shifts is hard mentally and physacly it all depeands on if you have a family then it might be harder cuz u have to spend time with them but if your single living alone the best way is to get alot of rest like go home after work then go to bed right away if u have to do stuff in the day time then some times nap when your done your running around doing stuff. but night shift is really hard on you even your social life unless u get days off. good luck with work and getting rest.
955689
it varies, depending on where they are located and what jobs the employees do.\n\nWhere I live, they get minimum wage to start, but can get a small raise if they stay for more than 6 months.  \nWhere they really screw their workers, though, is on hours they work.  Here, they wont let anyone work more than 24 hours a week, which means they dont have to provide any benefits like health care.  But they expect you to be available at any time to work any shift as needed.
630568
umm not wanting to work, i am listening to a bunch of keyboards typing. yeah it sucks
1151745
check with your local labor board....and file with them BEFORE you cause a stink at work.  If your boos is threatening you with termination over illegal policies, I am willing to bet the he will say you went to the labor board after some type of disciplinary action.\n\nIn Ca. the employee is not required to find a replacement when calling in ill.....and to be honest this seems like an asinine policy.  Now, if it's to cover a scheduled shift you just want covered, then yes, as the employee you need to find coverage for your shift.  \n\nWhy are you "required" to call in 6 hours prior to calling in ill?  Most people are asleep up until about an hour to two hours before going to work.....how in the world would you know you might not be able to make it in in such a long amount of time????  I would also question the labor board about this policy.\n\nDo you have your "new hire" hand book?  What do the policies regarding sick time state?  Most companies have a legal department to look over such policies.
417160
it all depends on the company but mostly 1st is morning to afternoon 2nd is afternoon to night and 3rd is night to morning. second shift is not the best of them as you are awake during the night and then sleep all day so its a lot harder to get stuff done but if you like the night life its not so bad i like 3rd but im a night owl.
101498
Yes.  Ive actually walked out of several places or complained to a manager and if I dont do that I just dont go back.  The way I look at it is, customers are paying your salary so you better show some appreciation.  If you are that miserable in customer service, find a job doing something else!
676449
1/2 a day!\n\nmy managers pissed me off and i heard about another job and got it that same day
196528
A lot of places give the employee a shift deferential for working nights.  It is a few cents an hour.
573363
u get weekends off, work reasonable hours in the day (hopefully) and get bank holidays off i think. pay aint too bad but boy u have to train for MANY years
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I'm not going to pretend that I know what it is like to do the 7 on 7 off schedule, but the transition from day to night is rough. I invested in those room darkening blinds ($10 at Walmart) and stole a pair of ear plugs from the factory I worked for. If you're in a factory, you probably agree that the industrial ear plugs are good enough that you don't hear the trash man outside, but weak enough that you can hear the alarm. The new blinds didn't make my room pitch black at night, but it helped. As far as switching the schedules, try to push yourself on Friday (or whatever your last work day is) to not go to sleep until anywhere from 8-10 that night. It'll wear you out enough that you won't be up before the crack of dawn. You'll also get enough sleep that you can enjoy the weekend "properly". Also, try to get on a sleep schedule as soon as possible. If you stick to the same schedule everyother week your body will get more used to it quicker. ie. don't stay up til noon one day and get in bed at 8 the next.
269724
Hey, I am new at this as well. I guess it is one of those learn as you go type of things. I'm also stuck at work. I can't leave entail 8 in the morning. That sucks because I am tired.
420696
Employers are required to pay overtime in most cases.  There may be exceptions to this if you are working 24-hour shifts where you're allowed to sleep during the night . . . at which point they can legally pay you for 16 hours of sleep, as long as they providing your room and board at no cost during your work time.  \n\nSince this can vary slightly from state to state, the best advice I could give you is to call your department of labor, and ask them.  If you don't want to open a can of worms where your employer finds out and is upset, ask them the same question anonomously.  \n\nThe other question I would ask is, regardless of the answer, is this work you're happy doing?  The "red flag" that jumps out at me in all this is whether you will end up burning out if you are workng that many hours, particularly if you are routinely working in excess of 50 hours.  What are you doing to take care of yourself, because you can't effectively take care of others, if you're not taking care of yourself.  \n\nTake it from someone who knows . . . both from experience and as soon who works in the same field as a Human Resources Director for a homecare agency.  \n\nBest of luck.