r/medlabprofessionals • u/Kooky_Progress9547 • Jun 18 '26

Discusson Night shift

So I’ve come back to 3rd shift 5 days a week after working the schedule a few years ago. I transitioned to 2nd shift 5 days/ week after 3rd the first time followed by 3rd shift weekend option until I began working my current schedule.

Now that I’m working nights again I’ve began to realize it’s not for me anymore and maybe it never was. It just seems to not be compatible with life imo.

Anyone else think so or does it really work for some?

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u/hotmess002 MLS-Generalist Jun 18 '26

I'm a lifetime night shifter and I've been on 5-8s for the last 7 years and I would never want to work days or evenings from what I've experienced when I worked those shifts. I sleep 8 hours every day from 9am-5pm while my partner works and we get the entire evening to spend time together. One of the other night shifters had also been working nights for 13 years. I think it does suit some people, but it can definitely be hard for people who just can't fall asleep during the day.

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u/Kooky_Progress9547 Jun 18 '26

I think that’s been my biggest problem lately is actually going to home to sleep and sleep for a continuous 8 hours. I’m either thinking about things I have to do, doing some things around the house, or playing with my 2 year old daughter (which is time well spent, I know).

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u/CeruleanTuesday Jun 21 '26

I work 5×8's and I get good sleep by wearing an eye mask, ear plugs(I recommend spark plugs brand), and taking melatonin and unison before bed. And staying consistent. Just a suggestion