Considering Returning To Shift Work At Nearly 50 Years Old-Thoughts?

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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,802
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    Made my decision. not going to do it. it would just be too disruptive to our family life. thanks everyone for the insight/thoughts/suggestions!

    I only just now saw this thread so chiming in kind of late, but I get a sense of relief from you when I read the above quote.  Sounds like you made the right decision for yourself and your family. 
    But big kudos for exploring other possibilities.  I would encourage you to keep searching- testing the waters so-to speak- and keep including the focus on your gut feelings.  They can tell you a lot.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,069
    1ThoughtKnown said:
    See you made your decision already, but here is a resource for you in the event you (or anyone else reading) revisit this in the future.

    Fact sheet discussion on rotational shiftwork (days and nights) as it pertains to worker health. Pros and cons of rotational shift work, potential health and safety hazards and mitigation strategies for employers and workers of identified hazards:
    https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/shiftwrk.html

    Circadian rhythms are greatly affected by working nights. 
    I noticed tish commented earlier that rotational shiftwork causes cancer. From the above link:
    “The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that "shiftwork that involves circadian disruption" is considered a Group 2A carcinogen and "probably carcinogenic to humans." Group 2A means that this conclusion was based on "limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans and sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals.”


    I would think its the lack of vitamin d from night work.  Never seeing daylight.


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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 40,102
    Gern Blansten said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    yeah, my anxiety is more generalized. I'm just always fucking keyed up. I need to find something that is sustainable long term. 
    So you have had your bp checked? 
    yeah, he said it was high normal. but that was last year, too, so....
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • static111
    static111 Posts: 5,222
    mrussel1 said:
    static111 said:
    Is there any other type of work than shift work?
    Sure.  I don't do shift work.  
    mrussel1 said:
    static111 said:
    Is there any other type of work than shift work?
    Sure.  I don't do shift work.  
    So you are a member of the Bourgeoisie
    Scio me nihil scire

    There are no kings inside the gates of eden
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,982
    static111 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    static111 said:
    Is there any other type of work than shift work?
    Sure.  I don't do shift work.  
    mrussel1 said:
    static111 said:
    Is there any other type of work than shift work?
    Sure.  I don't do shift work.  
    So you are a member of the Bourgeoisie
    Haha, yes. I'm neither nobility nor the proletariat. So I guess that's what's left. 
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,462
    bootlegger10 said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    I'm leaving the 8-5 Monday - Friday world myself Hugh! 2 more weeks left!! Good luck! 
    If it is 8-5 Mon-Fri with no work outside of those hours....don't take that too for granted.   The world of email, flexibility, etc....  means you'll be on call 16 hours a day, every day.  
    I'm a therapist moving to private practice, so no on call stuff. My hours are my hours and if they suck, I can move em' around. Total freedom! 

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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 40,102
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    bootlegger10 said:
    2-feign-reluctance said:
    I'm leaving the 8-5 Monday - Friday world myself Hugh! 2 more weeks left!! Good luck! 
    If it is 8-5 Mon-Fri with no work outside of those hours....don't take that too for granted.   The world of email, flexibility, etc....  means you'll be on call 16 hours a day, every day.  
    I'm a therapist moving to private practice, so no on call stuff. My hours are my hours and if they suck, I can move em' around. Total freedom! 

    Mr Bean Beach GIF by Working Title
    that is FANTASTIC
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,802
    When my wife still had her bookstore, she used to say one of the great things about having a small business is that you only have to work half days.  And you get to choose which 12 hours you want to work.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,982
    brianlux said:
    When my wife still had her bookstore, she used to say one of the great things about having a small business is that you only have to work half days.  And you get to choose which 12 hours you want to work.
    So, so true. 
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 40,102
    brianlux said:
    When my wife still had her bookstore, she used to say one of the great things about having a small business is that you only have to work half days.  And you get to choose which 12 hours you want to work.
    haha
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



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