So Yea Forums, Ive been offered a job driving a fork in a warehouse, which is good as ive been out of work for a while and almost maxed out my credit card in the process. Only problem is its 12 hr shifts, 4 on 4 off alternating days and nights.
Im thinking it would be pretty soul destroying, but like I said i need money, so im pretty torn. The agency has given me 2 days to think it over and get back to them. So do I take it or should I hold out to find a job with less anti social hours?
Anyone here have experience with these sorts of hours, did it suck as much as it sounds like it would? Any tips on getting through it if i decide to take it?
If you need moneu, do it until something better comes up. I sometimes clock up to 80 hours a week, it does suck and it is soul crushing but I have a massive heap of money. 4 days off is awesome, do it.
Jason Stewart
Fuck yeah, forklift jobs are the best, its the job all factory workers fight to get. You flat out got offered a forklift job? take it.
Christopher Bell
no no, he got offered to drive a fork. didn't you read his post?
Josiah Lee
>Only problem is its 12 hr shifts, 4 on 4 off alternating days and nights. I work almost the exact same schedule. It's not as bad as you think, but I'm sure the long term effects might not be so good on your health.
Kayden Phillips
HAHAHAHAHA
Jason Baker
Dude come on, I will kill for 4 days off in a row, I work sometimes 10 days and have one day off
Gavin Clark
Take it. I used to do it. Its actually pretty fun, and time goes by WAY fast. Chewing tobacco helps the time even more.
>waaa waaaa 12 hour shifts waaaaa give me everything on a silver platter Toughen the fuck up you little bitch. Driving a fork is easy work given breaks every few hours cos you get zoned out. You work less than 50 hours a week and get FOUR days off. My job is 7 on 1 off 12 hours ATM cos some bastard left without notice and I'm not complaining. Take it OP, or you're gonna even more fucked.
Josiah Perry
Do it. It could be a long term job or a stepping stone to a better one. One thing I've found through warehouse work is that you'll meet people who know of better jobs and if you do well at this job you have a positive reference for the next.
Elijah Thompson
It's really not that bad. I did 6 12s with one day off for 8 months last year. You'd be surprised what you can get used to.
Kevin Morales
4:4 is a brilliant roster
Michael King
If you really need cash, take it
Jackson Turner
Yes, I worked for WSI that was contracted to manage a warehouse attached to the manufacturing plant.
The 4 week shift changes will damage your sleeping and eating habits. Both are VERY bad. As I have gotten what is called Diverticulitis from the stress of eating suddenly when you body is used to sleeping and vice versa. Also first week your sleeping cycle is out of wack and in the other 3 weeks you get used to it? BOOM! Back in reverse. The fucker there wont tell you that there is no dangers in doing something "so extreem" to your body and mind but I will damage you more down the road.
I am sorry you have problems but take it from me. It's not worth your health. Try finding something else that doesn't do this shift shit!
Nathaniel Adams
Take the job dude. I wish I had those hours. 4 days off. I'd take that. I currently do 6 nights a week 9+ hour shifts. One night off a week.
Jaxon Russell
People piss and moan to much and this is why the 3rd world filth get brought in.
Lincoln Hill
Take it if you need it. Work toward something better on your days off.
Matthew Harris
Yea op I’ve dealt with that type of schedule before and it sucks ass, but if there’s opportunity for advancement into a more regular schedule then stick with it, and make sure you get plenty of sleep in your off time
>Reddit spacing Kys and take the job fgt. Your broke ass needs money either way. Would you rather suck dick?
Ryder Foster
What kind of shit idea is rotating shifts though? All you get is endless tired employees because some dickhead keeps switching schedules.
Cooper Adams
stop being a pussy and go fucking work
Isaiah Perry
Never understood that either ... just have a fucking night shift and a day shift, there will always be people willing to work nights, less supervision etc... Monday morning day shifters usually get all the wrath of management
Easton Edwards
Dont be a pussy and take it. What is wrong with this generation of children that are afraid to work? Fucking millenials.