I used to work 8 hour rotations where I work and now they have us working 12 hr rotations. I liked the 8 hour nites. They went by fast Now the 12 hr. ones are a bitch but still I like them because all the asshole bosses aren't around to get in your way and tell you how to do your damn job. Which 98 percent of them don't have a clue to what you do. My problem is sleeping when its daylight. Blackout your windows or wear a sleep mask. Drinking a beer in the morning really does help you sleep. Almost everyone I know makes a pitstop on their way home for a beer in the morning. Yeah you get lots of funny looks. You're right Irish, the damn phone will drive you nuts when you're trying to sleep. Also don't eat spicy foods during the night or you will end up with a bad case of heartburn. Your body functions slow down until it adjusts to night shift.
Hope this helps.

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