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anyone work 12 hours shifts
A job I'm interviewing for will be 10 am to 10 pm, 3 days a week (36 hours).
Anyone work this schedule, or use to...what do you like or not like.
It's just me and hubby, no kids or pets...he works 8 to 5 M to F and plays in a band on the weekends, he's not fond of the idea
Re: anyone work 12 hours shifts
I work 12 hour days between two jobs twice a week. My boyfriend sometimes works 12 hour days with one job. It's tiring, but do-able. We just have to be sure to get everything done during the weekends because our weeknights are completely booked. We also carpool most days of the week so we can see eachother during "awake" hours.
I'd think about what you do in the evenings. If you just sit around the house watching tv, then it might be worth it to work. If evenings are the only time you're able to spend with your husband, or get housework done, then you might want to consider something else.
I would much rather work 3 12s than a typical work week of 5 8s. I would not care what my H thought, I'd go for the job. How is it REALLY going to affect him? Maybe 3 nights a week he might have to make his own dinner? I just don't see how he gets much of a say when the hours really aren't that unusual. As far as I can see, you will still have plenty of time to spend together.
When you're only working 3 days a week you can use your extra free time to go to school, work on a hobby, work on the house, etc... You get a long weekend every single week! Or maybe you could get a part time job for 2 days a week and bring in a little extra money.
I used to work 14 hours a day 6 days a week. To me, 3 days of longish hours is not that bad or difficult to do at all, and I really don't see how it will affect your H. I'd see the hours as a huge pro, and I'm having a hard time seeing how your H views it as a con. Maybe he's just upset that he has to work 5 days a week, instead of 3?
Oh excuses, excuses. I worked 14 hour days for almost two years and I packed my breakfast, lunch and dinner just about every single day. I think fast food is disgusting and never eat it. If your H doesn't want to pack and bring food, he can also buy something as simple as a Lean Cuisine for lunch with a side of a fruit or veggie, or even chips/crackers and hummus.
There is zero effort involved in packing a lunch. I would typically pack a week's worth of meals all on Sunday before work, and keep everything labeled in the fridge. Not only is it better for your health, but it's also much cheaper (and fresher tasting) than fast food.
DH works 6 12-13 hour days in a row, then is off for 8 days, except his shift is 7pm - 7:30am. I don't mind it because, while I never see him on his days he works (he's either working or sleeping), we get tons of time together during the days he's not at work.
If your DH is concerned about time together, he could always quit the band---just sayin'.
A tip: cook extra of everything. That way, instead of being worried about packing a lunch, you can just grab a container of leftovers. Much healthier than fast food!
Oh I would love that kind of schedule! For the past 6 years that DH and I have been together he worked at least 3 nights and wasn't home until 10ish and I loved the alone time! You're DH will get used to it.
Plus if you work in/around Baltimore, these hours mean missing the beltway gridlock!
I've worked 3 12s before and loved it. Currently I'm on 4 10-hr shifts which is OK, but I'd love to go back to 12s if it becomes available. I hope to never go back to 5 8s again.
Right now I'm working until 9:00 PM four nights a week. I don't love those hours, but at least I have the mornings for errands/appointments. DH is on his own for dinner and does pretty well. It was an adjustment for both of us, but I love this job and am making some real career progress on it, so it's worth the adjustment.