I start night shifts...

Duke · 02-23-2005, 10:32 PM

...as of next Monday. No more responsibility for anyone but myself, no more being on the hook for my employees inadequacies, no more stress and more money. For the life of me I can't imagine why I never came to this conclusion sooner. :?

RandomSkater · 02-23-2005, 10:59 PM

night jobs must rock. course for me I think that cus I can stay up til 5 or 6 in the morning before i get tired.

If you don't mind my asking, what exactly is your job? I've never seen you say.

Duke · 02-23-2005, 11:08 PM

I work at a company that does all sorts of stuff from printing decals and metal nameplates, to laser cutting, assembling components from fibre optics to fuse panels for Class 8 rigs as well as membrane switches and backlighting components such as EL and LED's.

Night shift is pretty cool because it's only 4 day weeks, start at 4 PM, off at around 2:30 AM, and, like you, I can't sleep well before 2 AM either.

Merika · 02-24-2005, 10:32 AM

I would prefer night work if I didn't have kids at home. I've done a night shift every now and then....and it's a much more relaxed atmosphere....and all the big bosses are NOT THERE! I'll miss you posting at night though D00k!

Duke · 02-24-2005, 11:30 PM

I'll actually be posting a lot more when the rest of you are on now I think. I may also stop by during coffee and lunch break.

RandomSkater · 02-25-2005, 01:28 AM

sounds like an interesting job.

Isn't that considerd second shift though?

my mom is starting a new job, they were offering second shift (4:00PM - 12:00AM i think) and night shift(10:30PM - 6:00AM).

Well, whatever shift it is, hope it works out well for you.

Merika · 02-25-2005, 05:59 AM

Do they pay more for a shift differencial? We used to get $1 more an hour for working 2nd or 3rd shift.

Duke · 02-25-2005, 07:02 PM

You're prolly right Random about the termanology but since we only run the two shifts it's considered nightshift.

I do get a shift differential but it's only about $.80/hr. That's fine with me though because now I'll actually be paid hourly and actually be paid for overtime.