From night shift zombie to actually present dad

3w ago1 min read

Been working nights for 8 years at the factory. Last month I finally got moved to day shift and honestly it's wild. I used to sleep all day, miss breakfast with the kids, see them for like an hour before bed. Now I'm actually making their lunches, doing school pickup, helping with homework. My oldest didn't even recognize my sleep schedule at first lol. The money is slightly less but I wouldn't go back. What I miss: the quiet, the extra pay, feeling like a lone wolf sometimes. What I gained: my family back, basically. Sundays are no longer my Friday. Still adjusting but this is what I should have done years ago.

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TTyler K.Regular3w ago

That's huge man. Going from nights to days is a total game changer for being present. Your kids are gonna feel that shift big time.

PPhil K.Regular3w ago

This is awesome to hear. Night shift for 8 years had to be brutal. Being able to actually be there for breakfast and bedtime makes all the difference.

LLiam S.Regular3w ago

Congrats on the shift change, that's a real win. Those breakfasts and actually being around in the evenings? That's the stuff that matters most.