I am warning you right now that this post will probably make about as much sense as a kid with ADD all jacked up on pixie sticks. Mmm...pixie sticks....
Anyway, I just wanted to update everyone on what has been going on with me lately as I haven't been posting in awhile and haven't been online for awhile.
As you all know, I have been training for a new job at Medco. Now that training is over, I had to leave my cushy Monday through Friday 8:30-5pm shift and go to a lousy Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 3:30pm to Midnight shift. Ugh!!
I have to admit that I love the traffic, but with the season change, I never seem to see the sun. Overall, I really like the job and it is getting easier and easier everyday. I really don't miss working at the bookstore. However, I miss my friends! I mean, I have people who I can eat lunch with and talk to at Medco, and everyone is really nice. However, at the bookstore I forged life long friendships for those 7 years. I miss seeing those people everyday or so. I know I will stay friends with many of them, but I guess I am just a little depressed and am finding it hard to adjust to making new friends and not seeing my old friends as frequently as I am used to.
The fact that this night shift is killing me is kind of amusing. I used to be able to stay up until 4 or 5 in the morning and sleep until 2 in the afternoon, no problem. I used to be able to function on 5 hours of sleep. Yeah, I am officially old now. Those days are long gone! Going to bed at 2am is just not as fun as it used to be.
Of course, all employees had to request a shift bid just recently. Basically what happened is we were all giving a rank number based on tenure. Mine was 506. Then, we had to look at all of the available shifts and rank them 1-506. Yes. I had to look over 506 different schedule combinations and rank my preference. 506 of them. Did I mention there were over 506 combinations? Once we ranked everything, we submitted our bid and waited. It was like Medco Roulette. I could have gone from 3:30-midnight to something much better ... or worse. Believe me, there was worse (split shifts, graveyard, etc).
Alas, once my body gets used to this 3:30-midnight, I will begin my new schedule. Officially November 26th. I really can't complain too much since it could have been much worse. I will be working M T W 8:30-7pm, Sat 3:30pm-2am. Working 4 ten-hour days is kind of nice, but that overnight Saturday shift is going to be awful. At least we are really slow those hours!
4 comments:
ACK! What a schedule! I used to work nightshift. I preferred it. Then, I had kids. I'm officially cured of "night duty".
Now, I just want to string together seven hours of sleep.
Good luck with the new job and it sounds like you're doing great.
Hey Girl, hang in there. The 4 - 10's part of the equation is a good thing, right? Changing jobs is hard - and stressful - try a grilled cheese, I just had two and my stress is gone . . . . okay, not the best advice . . . . keep smilin'!
Your old BN friends will ALWAYS be here. I quite like your schedule. Sat sux, but you'll make it.
Jen: The new job is going much better, thank you. You have been super supportive!
Alaska Steve: Actually, that is great advice. Warm cheese is never wrong.
TimRon1999: It really isn't a bad schedule, you are right. It is just going to take some getting used to is all.
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