Whether it's a lack of social interaction, caffeine or your circadian rhythm (the body's internal clock) out of whack, there are definitely some reasons that working the night shift is not great. For some, it takes getting used to and they love it, but this is for those that consider getting the overnight shift as a real struggle. While Patrick star doesn't work, here are some of the greatest reasons why working at night is the absolute worst.
1. Your sleep schedule is WRECKED.
If you're like me and finding yourself up all night, you wake up at 3 a.m. and fall asleep at noon the next day. Getting eight hours of sleep a day is not the norm for you, and you usually pass out when you do sleep.
2. Naps are a normal part of your life.
Naps are not just for fun. Your naps don't always take place in the afternoon, but sometimes you'll fall asleep at 9 p.m. and wake up a few hours later to head out to work because your day starts before the sun rises. Also, waking up from a nap when it's pitch-black outside is never fun.
3. Watching the sunrise is not that romantic anymore.
If you're sitting at an office or desk or at work and watching the sun rise while you work your night shift waiting for it to end, it is definitely not as romantic as when other people talk about watching the sun rise.
4. Going out with friends is nearly impossible.
Even though you might get invited to hang out with friends, you can't meet up with them after work if you're working late at night and get off when other people are starting their following day. Also, the nights you're free are the times you finally get to catch up on sleep, and sleep is now more valuable than ever.
5. It takes more than coffee to keep you up.
Getting ready for a work shift after dragging yourself out of the bed means you need more than a cup of coffee. Waking up in the middle of the night requires espresso, energy drinks or caffeine pills to pull yourself through the work shift.
6. After days of crazy sleep schedules, you don't know anything.
After weeks of working night shifts and having a whole different lifestyle, you think yesterday is today, and you can't keep your days straight. Additionally, your lack of sleep and intense desire to sleep makes you question everything.
7. You don't worry about looking good.
Because you work the night shift, looking good isn't a priority because, really, who's going to see you? Also, you never have the time to take showers when you're jumping out of bed right before work.
