Posted on 11/15/2024 12:08:34 AM PST by waterhill
Working my 2nd job. Anyone else? Nightowls?
Surely you do something. I’m 20 years behind you and I don’t think I can stop unless my leg falls off (putting off a knee replacement till next year) or my heart finally has had enough.
I’m up all night every night. Been a vampire since birth, much to my parents’ dismay. LOL
Retired a while back but always worked night jobs. I learned REAL quick after moving out on my own that day shift was never going to work for me.
I’m still working. Night watch. We call “graveyard”, “midwatch. “
Did 12 today. Went in at eleven a:m. I usually fall asleep on the couch watching tv. Then wake up around 3 and wake up the wife getting into bed. lol
I’ll probably never retire. Not sure we are meant to?
I have pulled 18 hours at a stretch at times. Worked holidays. 20 below and 110 above. Loved every lick I hit.
Something about night shift though.
Easier to shop and do other things like banking, doctor visits, etc.
It’s gig work here. Sometimes I go early and stay late and vici versi. We rotate and swap shifts Sometimes.
Food and coffee are key.
Just awakened for my night shift stint. Retired decades ago. Sleep in 4 hr rotations. Will only be up a couple hours before the next sleep period. But it’s nice and quiet and dark now. Dogs still sleeping. Husband asleep with the TV paused.
Now it’s scanning thru the conservative news sites to make sure that the world still rotates and that Trump is still safe and sound.
Then to my absurd compulsion to scan thru Chinese and Korean dramas to organize them by quality rating and plot. Unlike American dramas, there are a very small number of general plots. It’s in the details for that version of the plot where the drama gets creative.
I enjoy the nights and appreciate the other night owls who post interesting threads. Many thanks.
I don’t think we are. Though the Bible says we should rest sometimes. Rest for me is just changing tasks... I changed out 6 receptacles in the house yesterday before coming to work. Easy enough, but it was still considered work. Took like 2 hours.
Like I said earlier, I’m off till Monday morning after a couple more hours but I have a full weekend of working on something else.
I find the middle of the night so peaceful, with most everyone in the vicinity asleep. Not buzzing and fretting. I check in here to make sure the news isn’t too dire. Then I read a bit, learn something, write a bit, and try to remember why I was sent to this planet.
“I don’t think I will ever retire,..”
I have enough money to last me the rest of my life,
if I die next Tuesday. Red Skelton
“Where in UK?”
On the other side of the pond... lol
You are quite welcome.
Gonna go grab a smoke and and a coffee and make a round. Maybe shake up some people!
They are all younger than me.
The older I get the more I can read people.
Some get me some don’t.
I aspire to be like President Trump.
;^)
Boom!
My workday just ended so I’ll be heading to the bar for some rock n roll with friends. My day is your night, but I’m also a real night owl.
I’m retired now but used to do the Nightshift at Water Treatment Plants. I prefered it so I didn’t have to put up with the masses. Did both 8 and 12 hour shifts and on weekends I would often cover for others who wanted the Day off on the weekends so I would cover for them and rack up some extra money but not enough to get screwed over by the taxes from the goobermint. Did it for 10+ years and before that I was at Bar/Restraunt until closing time at 02:00 often until 04:00 - 05:00 afterwards to relax with some Drinks and then walk out with the Waitresses/Owner with the Daily Deposit.
I still sleep best while the Sun is up. Foam Foil board cut to fit in the windows to keep it nice and dark for optimal snooze factor.
As long as the doors around you are well locked, it’s lovely at night. Everyone is younger than me. It’s better than the alternative so call it wisdom.
Doesn’t matter who gets you. You are the most important person who exists inside your skin. You are absolutely special. Good for the people sensitive enough to appreciate you. Who cares about the rest?
I would be hoping that BOTH you and Trump are someday able to get more rest and wake up joyful that the sun rose one more time.
Ghost and Mrs Muir - Yesterday When I Was Young - Charles Aznavour
https://youtu.be/-f8nn49_P00
I just like to get up early and prepare for my day.
Boxers Rule !!! (see My FrHomepage) And Cane Corso too !!!
Those are some loooong stretches.
I did a few 12 to 16 hour stretches but never for a long period of time. Having to work day shift hours kicked my butt.
Worked many holidays, even Christmas.
Oof! No thanks to 20 below! I’ve never felt that kind of cold and don’t want to! Just a wee bit too much. LOL 110 is a bit too much too. Our heat index can get that high at times.
And you liked it? :-)
Yes, working nights, you’re able to get some things done during the day that can’t be done if you work day shift. That’s a plus. Don’t have to take time off from work for appointments and such. Makes life a lot easier.
Good morning to all and may God bless your day.
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