Hi everyone! This obviously isn't my home board, but I thought I'd post this here to see if any of you had some input.
There's a supervisor position coming open at work, and DH and I are discussing my applying for it. It would be 3 nights a week (4 nights one week a month), from 7p-7am. I'd actually be gone more like 6p-8:30a (same hours I'm away now, but I do day shift). The money is significantly better; I'm guaranteed my hours, which is a huge bonus I don't have now. But, the hours would obviously be a huge change for us.
I'm just wondering if anyone out there works a similar schedule. How does it work for you and your family? How much do you feel like you miss at home (putting LO to bed, getting LO up in the morning, family dinner, sports/school functions, etc.)? Do you wish you had different hours?
I'd hate for this to be good for us now, but be something we regret doing when DS is older. So, we're trying to plan ahead. TIA!
Re: Night Shift Mamas?
My sister works nights now, Wed, THurs, Friday and Sat. While i think she enjoys her schedule now, as her dd is getting older it is taking a toll, she isnt getting nearly enough sleep.
Will your child go into daycare while you sleep?
Is there a possiblity for you to go back to your old position if things dont work out? Id say give it a try, sounds like a great oppertunity.
I hated night shift. I gained 25lb in the 3 years I worked nights. it was convenient with young children... but as the kids get older, it get tougher. my sil has teens and finds it easier then. I'm sure this varies from person to person and situation to situation. my advice, if you're not a night person, don't do it. I loved the job... critical care.... was fine while at work... the first year wasn't bad... the second year I started to get really cranky and nasty. I was snapping at my kids b/c I wasn't getting enough rest. I am amorning person. not a night person. it wasn't for me.
GL