Isn't this terrible - DH interviewed and

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Isn't this terrible - DH interviewed and
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Sat, 05-20-2006 - 11:22am

I'm hoping he DOESN'T get the job.

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Sat, 05-20-2006 - 2:30pm

Hi, Becky...if your DH gets the job, you might be surprised at how you & your family can adjust to new schedules. I, too, am a light sleeper. My DH has to get up at 1:30am to start his contract haul & usually comes in around 4:30am. It will be a year in July that he has been on this schedule & I honestly don't hear him the majority of the time...even when his alarm goes off or he has calls on his cell phone regarding his haul. Likewise, he sleeps in & I get ready for work in our bathroom connected to our bedroom (blowdryer & all) he sleeps right through it.

Just some food for thought, I hope everything works out for your & your family. Good Luck!
cindylee

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Sat, 05-20-2006 - 8:50pm

Hello,


I understand that you're hoping your family's schedule doesn't have to significantly change with your DH's new job. It's normal to feel that way. However, if he *does* get a second shift or third shift job, you both will adjust. Eventually, he will sleep through any "normal" morning or afternoon noises, because he's become used to it.


My DH and I were on different schedules (I worked days, he worked evenings) and our sleep schedule slowly morphed so that he was going to sleep immediately upon getting home (at midnight) and I was staying up later in the evening so I could go to sleep a few hours before he got home. He wasn't sleeping much later in the morning (getting up at 10am instead of my 8am) so he soon became used to having his "morning" time before work, instead of "evening" time after work.


Also, if your DH is working, no matter how odd the shift, it will be *easier* for him to look for a more suitable job with a better shift, since he won't be worried about paying the bills. It seems odd, but job opportunities for those who are currently working (and thus not desperate) can come easier than for those who just need *something*. =)

Sincerely,
Lindsey Schocke


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Lindsey Schocke

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Sat, 05-20-2006 - 11:52pm
Hi, Becky--I agree with the others--you will adjust. Second shift really isnt all that bad. Nights--well, it isnt for me. (or DH). DH worked a split shift in old job--something like 10AM to 6PM. He liked it because he missed the traffic mess, etc. He could take the car in to get it fixed, see the dentist, go to bank, etc. There are some good things with second shift---GF says it works out for her, she can pick up the kids after school, her DH can get things done during the day, etc,. Does he get a differential for working the odd shifts? Might be worth it. WHiz.
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Sun, 05-21-2006 - 8:23am
Thanks everyone.
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Sun, 05-21-2006 - 10:23am

hey Becky,

I just want to say that 3rd shift is better then 2nd. Second shift it feels like they miss everything, sports with the kids, family dinners, etc. Where 3rd shift they are working when the family is sleeping.

Shannon


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