I’ve been working shifts for ten years!
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I am a graduate from a technical school, and I have been working shifts for 10 years now. Working shifts is tough, but at least you have a job. 10 years – getting married and having children – passed in the blink of an eye. Talking about changes: at work, due to the installation of new equipment, I was transferred to a different workshop, but I still do my usual job. Due to the installation of new equipment, my factory’s shift schedule has changed from five shifts per week to four shifts per week. Recently, the workshop where I work has been transformed from a large workshop into an independent factory (this was a decision made by our group’s chairman, who decided to divide a large factory into several smaller ones). Over these 10 years, I’ve been diligent at work; I’ve gone from being a complete novice who knew nothing about working in a factory to becoming, at least, one of the key members of the shift workers! But at the beginning of February this year, after finishing my shift in the middle of the night, around 2 a.m., I rode my bike home. I don’t know how, but I fell off the bike; it was also damaged. I have no memory of how the accident happened. It was eventually a colleague who also finished her night shift who found me and took me to the hospital. Looking back, it’s likely that I was too tired and fell asleep while riding. These days, I often think that working shifts is really harmful! Looking at my colleagues around me, those who have family support or are young don’t have to work shifts; but for someone like me, with no one at home and whose qualifications aren’t recognized even if I study on my own, I have no way to get out of working shifts. Actually, shift work can be acceptable if it’s organized properly (the current system of four shifts with three days off is quite unreasonable), and if management is effective. But today’s leaders are too self-righteous and look down on the employees. Employees are now suffering both physically and mentally! This post was last edited by hello007 on 2009-2-15 17:22]
Working shifts is indeed tough – the routine is irregular, and one is exposed to toxic and harmful substances all day long. I started working in a factory on shift patterns right after graduating from college, and it’s been almost 4 years now. Hehe, only I know the hardships and difficulties involved
Those who work shift shifts should be paid well, and it would be ideal if those who are willing to work shifts and those who are not make up about half each. Managing shift workers is also a challenge; safety is a concern, and management of production must be strict, but other aspects should be handled in a humanistic manner.
Having done this for over a decade, I have plenty of experience – my body just can’t take it anymore. A salute to those who work shifts! ! !
Working shifts is tough, but you can really learn a lot during that time, and that’s a valuable asset. Over time, it turns into experience. Life is unforgettable! Let us say to all those who work shifts: Thank you for your hard work!
I worked shift work for over 8 years, and occasionally had the luck to get away from it. I have been working the regular day shift for over a year now. I’ve realized that with shift work, I have relatively more time of my own, while those on day shifts have less free time. High mental stress
Learn more things during your shift hours; once you’ve learned a lot, you’ll end up being grateful for your shift work. I have also been working shifts for almost 4 years now, and only I know the hardships involved.
Actually, having regular day shifts also has its difficulties. I haven’t had to work shift work very often, but now I envy those who do; at least their work is simpler – once they finish working, they can just turn off their phones, no matter if it’s thundering or raining! These days, even during breaks, there’s a constant stream of calls, and one has to deal with different people every day, which is really exhausting!!! :L
It’s been several changes – from working shifts to not working shifts, then back to working shifts and again to not working shifts. Now I have to work shifts again. Things in life are unpredictable; nothing stays the same! I remember when I first started working at the factory, the senior employees said that after working shifts for 12 years, one could get a salary increase. But now that the company has been restructured, maybe such things no longer exist? All the good traditions have been abandoned!
I’ve also worked shift work; I have Type A blood and I’m a person who takes my tasks seriously. I don’t sleep at all when working shifts, and in the morning my legs feel weak. We work in shifts of three, working 24 hours and resting 48 – it’s really tiring.
I’ve been graduated for less than a year; I sometimes work shift work and other times don’t, but I still hate shift work! We work in shifts of three, with a shift duration of twelve hours; the night shift is really tough! And having to work one shift during the day and another at night messes up your biological clock! Sometimes, after working the night shift, I still can’t sleep well during the day; it’s really uncomfortable! I must get rid of shift work if I get the chance! Reading what everyone has said makes me feel a bit warm inside!
Working shifts is indeed tough; it severely disrupts a person’s biological clock and leads to irregular rest times, which I know all too well.
I’ve also worked shift work; it’s really tough； Night shifts in winter are even worse. Well, but these are also necessities of life! If you are not in good health, don’t choose such a job. LZ said they fell when going home after work – was it treated as a work-related injury? It’s not that bad; one must take care of their health at work. Don’t overwork yourself or focus solely on making money! This post was last edited by Flyupwards86 on 2009-2-15 22:55.]
To be honest, working shifts isn’t interesting at all. Any talk of learning something is just something the managers say to deceive people; whether we believe it or not, it’s still the same.
It is recommended to switch to a four-shift, two-shift operation; it should be easier that way
It’s also good for young people to work shift work, as they have time to play.:lol
Yes, many people feel the same way; let’s pay tribute to our comrades on the front lines.
Right after I graduated, I worked a shift for a year; when I went home for the New Year, my family said they would rather I not work at all – I was so pale and thin...
The view across the river is always the best, because you haven’t crossed it yet. Those on the day shift envy those on the three-shift schedule for having more free time, a lighter workload (especially on site where they can sleep until the DCS gives a signal), and not being under constant supervision by managers. The people on the third shift envy those on the day shift, as they don’t have to stay up late and can lead a more regular life. In fact, as long as one is not a manager, neither the third shift nor the day shift is as good as people imagine, and of course it’s not as bad as one might think either.