My job-nightshift, depression and a change of pace
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so i got my first job ever, in 2008, at a grocery store, post college, degree in sociology. i had no previous job experience before that.
My main passions in life are music and art. For me, having the evening off, or at least being done with work by 8pm at the latest is imperative and absolutely necessary. In fact i view getting to do my art, and taking in the art of others as necessary as breathing.
I quit that grocery job, a year and half into it. I was made to work night shift, and they didnt respect my wishes to be done with work by 8pm even though i talked to them about it. It was routine for me to work from 3pm until midnight, or 1pm until 10pm, which didnt work for my music concert stuff.
I quit, and had enough rent and money saved up to live off it for 9 months. I was forced out of neccesity, and because i was running out of rent, to take a job, any job.
I got a job at another grocery store, same type job, different store. I have worked exclusively the graveyard shift, again, i was forced into the situation.
So anyways, the situation is this: ive done graveyard shift for a year now. I dont like my job, or my work and the hours are impossible to do. I cant do this job anymore.
I really have no interest in pursuing any jobs in my degree field, but i do have an interest in anything arts related.
So im looking for advice. What jobs are daytime exclusively? i applied at a library and got close 2 times, getting an interview, but was denied both times. I disliked math in school and wasnt great at it, so a bank may not be my strong suit. What other jobs are daytime only?
What would you do in my situation? Im done with this job. I want to move on. I dont want to move to dayshift on it, and they wouldnt let me anyways. I want a different arena and job.
I feel trapped. The job and the hours have made my life hell, my days off are spent in a haze that feels drug induced, but its really my body trying to adjust to normal hours, and i feel like ive been battling depression and just feeling stressed out and upset for a year now. Im not able to do this job anymore, my body and soul are telling me this. Theres no way to live a normal existence as long as I work these hours. But I have rent to pay.
Art related jobs? you know of any? jobs where work ends by concert time?
i know obviously day shift, or shifts that start at say 7am or 8am are high priority for alot of folks and usually go to people who have been in a job for years. But are there any jobs where id be almost guaranteed a morning shift like that? Im not talking night shift. The earliest i'd wanna work, is 7 or 8am. anything before that and its essentially nightshift.
so i got my first job ever, in 2008, at a grocery store, post college, degree in sociology. i had no previous job experience before that.
My main passions in life are music and art. For me, having the evening off, or at least being done with work by 8pm at the latest is imperative and absolutely necessary. In fact i view getting to do my art, and taking in the art of others as necessary as breathing.
I quit that grocery job, a year and half into it. I was made to work night shift, and they didnt respect my wishes to be done with work by 8pm even though i talked to them about it. It was routine for me to work from 3pm until midnight, or 1pm until 10pm, which didnt work for my music concert stuff.
I quit, and had enough rent and money saved up to live off it for 9 months. I was forced out of neccesity, and because i was running out of rent, to take a job, any job.
I got a job at another grocery store, same type job, different store. I have worked exclusively the graveyard shift, again, i was forced into the situation.
So anyways, the situation is this: ive done graveyard shift for a year now. I dont like my job, or my work and the hours are impossible to do. I cant do this job anymore.
I really have no interest in pursuing any jobs in my degree field, but i do have an interest in anything arts related.
So im looking for advice. What jobs are daytime exclusively? i applied at a library and got close 2 times, getting an interview, but was denied both times. I disliked math in school and wasnt great at it, so a bank may not be my strong suit. What other jobs are daytime only?
What would you do in my situation? Im done with this job. I want to move on. I dont want to move to dayshift on it, and they wouldnt let me anyways. I want a different arena and job.
I feel trapped. The job and the hours have made my life hell, my days off are spent in a haze that feels drug induced, but its really my body trying to adjust to normal hours, and i feel like ive been battling depression and just feeling stressed out and upset for a year now. Im not able to do this job anymore, my body and soul are telling me this. Theres no way to live a normal existence as long as I work these hours. But I have rent to pay.
Art related jobs? you know of any? jobs where work ends by concert time?
i know obviously day shift, or shifts that start at say 7am or 8am are high priority for alot of folks and usually go to people who have been in a job for years. But are there any jobs where id be almost guaranteed a morning shift like that? Im not talking night shift. The earliest i'd wanna work, is 7 or 8am. anything before that and its essentially nightshift.
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Bank tellers don't have to be good at math at all. My Aunt is a bank teller and she uses a calculator for all of the addition/subtraction. You only need to be good at counting and following all of the protocol and procedures.
Just some ideas: secretary, cashier, government employee, waiter/waitress, telemarketer.
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I'm kind of the opposite. When I worked in retail I loved closing and staying up late, hitting the bars after.
I'm pretty much 9 to 5 now, but every now and then I get asked to work a night shift for a period. I'm talking middle of the night. Starting at 3 am. I hate that and if get stuck doing that again, I'm definitely finding another job. I almost have three years experience with my current job, so the experience will look good on my resume.
I would never quite a job before I find a new job though, no matter how shitty the hours, even though I also could go about 9 months without work before my savings run dry.
Look on the bright side. Night shifts make scheduling daytime interviews easier.
I am a childrens social worker and it is not a 9 to 5 job ... when an emergency comes up it has to be responded too any time day or night,there is also an on call rota that all social workers need to commit to regardless of their years of experience.
Have you thought of some art gallery work,band photography during gig's would combine the two,art and craft festivals,tattoo artist.
I think you're going to have trouble finding a decent paying job for a while for a number of reasons (sorry, I'll be a little blunt here):
- It sounds like you've only got 2 previous jobs, ever (and I assume you're in your early 20's), both for short periods of time. Employers don't like the looks of applicants that "jump ship" often because you spend a lot of time and money training, etc. and typically those employees are not reliable.
- Although you probably got a solid education, your degree is a difficult one to fit into a career. I know a couple sociology majors that are assistant managers at Wal-mart.
- The way you describe the hours you're willing to work sounds very picky - almost like saying, "I wanna work earlier in the day, but not too early...BUT I have to be off early in the evening, and if there's a concert or art show, I'm going to need the day off for that too."
If you're looking for a job that you will, eventually, be able to make decent money at, my advice is to look at some of your other interests (besides art and music) to see if something fits that could make you happy.
Do you like working on cars? Try to put in some apps at Oil Change Centers - they usually have daytime hours.
Do you like the outdoors? Maybe landscaping, but those can be seasonal depending on your climate.
You said you like art - maybe drywall, painting work.
Are you into computers/ electronics? Best Buy, Staples, etc.
From there, stick it out for a couple years and get some solid experience. After that, you'll have a little more clout and experience when applying for other jobs.
Unfortunately, most of us have to work doing things we don't always enjoy, but it allows us the means to do the things that we really do enjoy. Just my 2 cents. Good luck!
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Maybe a schedule change and different responsibilities are all you need.
I cannot go back to study due to my mortgage, need to work to pay it off.
I am stranded!
So I guess I am in the same boat, my days are boring and feel drug induced as well.
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When I first got out of college I worked at several temp jobs until I found something in my major. Some of the assignments I got really sucked but I enjoyed a lot of them. Many times, I got job offers from the temp assignments.
seems to me that being a teacher is the only way to be entry level 8-4 these days. I had to work 3 years overnight, 4 years 2nd shift, and am only now 1st shift. I love my crappy factory work a heck of a lot more now then i ever did working those shifts, but as redpoint said, you need to build a resume in order to command things like pay and hours.
In life you have to spend money to make money. it sucks working those shitty hours, i would always be tired and alone. but in the end it was the best move i ever made.
Oh and btw. Apply to be a middle school teacher. perfect hours for you and your degree....
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art teacher
bank teller
you may need to work a couple of years at one job before you get the hours you want
some experience in that field.
It's gonna be tough finding a job that'll give you everything you're looking for, especially if it's not a "career" job. Working in stores and such isn't generally considered to be a career.
Also, not to sound rude, but, it sounds to me like your work ethic is not so great. First job ever was after college? Most of the people on this board probably worked, or are working, their way through school. It's tough to find sympathy from people who have worked harder than you and don't have the luxuries you claim to have (ie. getting a free ride through school, saving up money while you're working, etc.). I'm not trying to be a dick here, and I'm actually happy for you that you've gotten such great opportunities. It just seems like, judging by your post, you're a bit ungrateful and you don't really understand the plight of an average person.
It also sounds like you are a bit selfish and don't understand that other people have worked in the same place as you for longer, and deserve to get the better shifts. Your inability to take criticism and hear difficult truths will not make this any easier. Report me all you want for this post, as I am not trying to be rude, but trying to help you understand that just because you want something, doesn't mean you can have it. You're an adult, and, this is something you have to learn. Had you worked at a younger age, you might have a clearer understanding of this now.
My hobbies are Jiu Jitsu and boxing, and they're very important to me, but, work comes first for most people. Right now I'm stuck in the middle of a 48-hour shift. I didn't have a say in working the 48 hours, as I was mandatoried. I'd love to be boxing or grappling instead, but, fuck it man, I've got bills to pay and I need my job.
My advice would be, get some counseling. If you think you're depressed, the PJ message board isn't your answer. You need professional help for this. Also, if your art is truly that important to you, I'm going to assume you're good at whatever art you do. Make that your career. Seriously, that might be the only thing that makes you happy.
Finally, at a time when many people are struggling simply to find a job in any field, or keep jobs they've held for 20+ years, you're here complaining that your employers aren't being fair to you. How many people are being laid off in this economy, and you're quitting your job because your employers aren't sensitive enough to your long list of demands. Good luck.
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I just thought exactly the same thing!
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I hope the kid takes a thing or two away from this thread and starts getting some serious help.
I come home from work sometimes and sit in my bed in silence, trying to erase images of mangled bodies out of my head from my job.
Social workers see all kinds of abuse and neglect. Nurses and doctors and Firemen and cops see horrific things. So on and so forth, and you have people getting depressed because they can't have better shifts at a grocery store. A dose of reality is what people need.
I mean, I know, I chose my career path. Also, all jobs can be stressful and difficult, but come on. Working nights in a grocery store is the kind of second job I'd go pick up to make an extra bunch of money in the Summer to go away in the Winter. I can't understand how this kid is depressed from this. He needs counseling.
I was thinking of joining the Police force but I don't think I could cope with attending accident scenes.
Cops don't do shit on accident scenes except for direct traffic. We're the ones that do the tough part.
Still, being a cop is a lot more difficult than being a Fireman.