Can some people just not work shifts? I work 12.5 hour shifts and cannot seem to get used to this!! I start at 7am-7.30pm and by lunch time i am exhausted, can some people just not cope with shift work?
2007-08-09 02:12:56 · 8 answers · asked by Karen 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You'll get used to it eventually... but only if you accept there's no time for any kind of life outside of work.
I did 12 hour shifts for a while and could only do it if I got in from work, had food and a wash, and then straight to bed.
In the end I decided I liked having a life of my own more than lots of money!!
:)
2007-08-13 00:54:09 · answer #1 · answered by Katie J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if you are very young? As you get older you get more stamina. But a 12 and half hour shift is very long if you are doing a 5 day week, especially if you have travelling to and from work too. Maybe you should just start looking around for another job.
2007-08-12 08:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by kitty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very long work day, Karen. I'm not surprised that you are exhausted.
If you can, try to get a good solid breakfast: You need the energy. And pack a good lunch. One of those Coleman-cooler lunch boxes is great for that. You might even want to pack a couple of extra sports or energy drinks for a quick boost if you start to lag before break time.
Meanwhile, try to get a little light exercise and plenty of rest.
Good luck!
2007-08-09 02:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW - 12.5 hour shifts are tedious! What kind of work do you do?
Whatever it is that you do - try using your breaktime to stretch and move around. Repetitive motion will make your body tired (not to mention your mind) and stretching and other exercise will help revive you!
Be sure your lunch is full of protein and not carbs, too.
2007-08-09 02:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by Durga sings the classics 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think work is very important for human beings cause of many things .but the question must be answered by other ways like...why i work all of that time ?do i need money so much?or try to prove something inside my self?do i need to say to others that i'm not a loser ?my answer is that work is very important to prove something inside my self.note...most of people work more than 12 hour a day not only you
2007-08-09 02:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by sam joe 44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a long time to work. are you working too many shifts- not enough breaks- not eating properly- try porridge-
are you elderly or young and burning candle at both ends? what does your GP think of your tiredness?
look to your general health and lifestyle to know if you are suitable for the job.
2007-08-09 02:24:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah when im on my work placements the 12 hour shifts nearly kill me by the third day i dont even know whats going on
2007-08-09 03:12:45 · answer #7 · answered by v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to work 12hr shifts but had no time for family or friends,but i left after a year never again,i never had time for myself either,but do now........
2007-08-09 02:24:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋