Shift work is a necessary evil in call centres. Everyone wants the ideal mon-fri 9-5 but the reality is some call centres are open from 7am til midnight and they need people to work these times. Rotational shift patterns are common although some places just put shifts out so many weeks in advance. I’ve worked a variation of these including compressed shifts where I worked long days but less days.
No matter what the shift they can have a massive effect on your relationships, health, social life and energy. Family life can take a hit or you might find you dont have the energy or time for hobbies.
What kind of shifts have you worked? Did you feel they had an effect on any of these areas? How so? Did it effect your health in a negative way?
Thoughts of a Millennial 