Impact of working the night shift

A new study shows evidence of how fast the graveyard shift works can impact your body and health.

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[rickg.]

Hardest part of working third shift for me was trying to find a cheeseburger at seven a.m.

[killbill]

I worked graveyard for 30 years and the hardest part was others not understanding that it doesn't mean you don't need sleep. People would assume you were available all day and wonder why you couldn't go somewhere at 5 pm. It's the same as asking someone to go out at 2 am when they have to be at work at 7.

[HectorDomino.]

Day Shift = Stress. Night Shift = Sleep Deprivation. Both are catastrophic to health.

[taydestiny]

Well….with the cost of living being so ridiculously high, some of us have to work two jobs, in order to survive.

[Dflowen]

Night shift is dope, no problems. 12 years in. I enjoy the quietness at work. The clients are asleep. Occasional admissions. As long you get your sleep in, exercise - cardio and lift weights, eat right and sun on the days off, you'll be alright. Checked by my Doctor, all blood labs clear.

[expansioniskeyrn]

Worked graveyard shift from 9pm-6am for 30 years. Retired now & see no differences from me to others in the same age group. I kept in shape working out, ate well, & had 8+ hrs of sleep.

[trollhunter]

Bless the people who work graveyard shift. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[pulp]

Working grave right now watching this. lol

[Innana-vwsv]

The stress of day shift will kill me faster.

[christopherbrown]

Overnight workers need to be compensated more then for the hazard. An extra 10, 000 a year minimum

[KatinigTv]

That's why night shift worker should receive a pay rise!!!

[professional.commentator]

I used to work the overnight shift for a year as a security guard. It was borderline torture trying to keep myself awake. I permanently switched to the day and swing shifts and my quality of life massively improved.

[hera]

Ok, increase the wages now then. If it’s scitnifically proven to be harder, people deserve more pay.

[duyennguyenkytran]

My late Dad was a security who always worked in night shifts to protect sleeps for people. He was alive until his 87 years old. We are thankful for our Dad who sacrificed his life for supporting our family. His private security company used to gift him a trophy of Service Hero for his dedication. His children and grandchildren are well-educated based on his model of hard study and hard work. Thanks for reading my sharing feeling about my “moonlight Dad for his generations to see daylight.”

[salv]

Shout-out to all the hospital workers and first responders who work these shifts 🙏

[Frankya]

This is why I quit my night job. I was absolutely miserable and have no regrets

[dreamgirlenterprises]

I worked overnight shift for 9 years as a restaurant shift manager, it can be exhausting but they are right, eat healthy and stay hydrated. I work night shift now, get home after 2am. I salute night shift workers.

[hel]

30 years of night shifts 10pm-6am It definitely screws up your sleep. Some days I go straight to sleep 8am-2pm and other days I sleep 3pm-9pm. But less traffic less bosses, less work, and less jerks.

[kkk]

Did midnight shift as an aircraft tech for 3 years. I gained 20lbs in weight. To keep awake I ate. I felt like a zombie no matter how much I slept during the day. Finally got enough seniority and went to dayshif

[chiafashionista]

I pray for all yall midnight warriors working the night shift 🙏🏼🫶🏻 it’s not for the weak and it’s appreciated I hope you go far in life and get to live on a better schedule soon 🥹 you deserve it!