No new Farkles for me for long time

[Deanna777]

Keep us informed. :yes:

Oh I will when I can.
Deanna

 

[UtahPete]

I think it involves a ring.

Her RT needs piston rings already? :joke:

 

[Deanna777]

What will you be doing?

Working on the production lines. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

Her RT needs piston rings already? :joke:

:roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: Deanna

 

[trikermutha]

The first few weeks will take time to get use to the new schedule and routine.

Sometimes change is a good thing :shocked:

Good Luck on the new job!

 

[Deanna777]

The first few weeks will take time to get use to the new schedule and routine.

Sometimes change is a good thing :shocked:

Good Luck on the new job!

Yes, Change is a good thing.

At my previous employer I had learned all I could, and I was ready for a change.

Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

Newest Update: 3/11/2019 @ 6:11p.m.:

Well, last week was my first week of work, and I realized that I can't work 12 hour shifts, because the 12 hour shifts are taking a toll on me. So I'll am looking at different/new places of work.

I am going to keep the job until find a better one,

Deanna

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Newest Update: 3/11/2019 @ 6:11p.m.:

Well, last week was my first week of work, and I realized that I can't work 12 hour shifts, because the 12 hour shifts are taking a toll on me. So I'll am looking at different/new places of work.

I understand completely. 12 hours is an awful long shift which is why most companies, as far as I'm aware, who work extended shifts only work 10 hours. And don't feel like you have to blame it on age. When I was 20 I worked at a sawmill unloading log trucks. It wasn't strenuous, but I was on the go the full 11 hours of the shift. After 5 days, 55 hours for the week, I was shot and was totally useless for any weekend activities!

 

[al0vely]

I don't blame you at all on the 12 hour shifts. It is easier to look for a job (so I have heard) when you have one - hope this time isn't as stressful as your last when looking. Hope you find something of your liking soon.

I work 4 10's and that is the most I want to do as I am finishing up my career - I turn 60 in July.

My daughter is a nurse and does 3 - 12's but she is young and just starting her career.

 

[UtahPete]

I don't blame you at all on the 12 hour shifts. It is easier to look for a job (so I have heard) when you have one - hope this time isn't as stressful as your last when looking. Hope you find something of your liking soon.

I hate to say it, but I think it will be difficult to explain why she is ready to leave this new job so soon after starting.

 

[Netminder]

I agree, 12 hr shifts are very hard. I did them for 7 yrs from the age of 27-34. People say” wow look at the time you have off” but a lot of that time is spent recuperating from the days you worked. I did four nights then 3 days, your body just never adjusts to it! Good luck on finding something new. Sending positive vibes.

 

[Geep]

If you have to work shift work IMO 12 hrs shifts are way to do it as long as the work is not too physically or mentally demanding...and yep shift work is for younger bodies...I worked in the electrical generation business all my career and lots of us older guys struggled to get adequate sleep. When I started, we worked 3 shifts, 7 on for afternoons and midnights...doing back breaking physical work...as a 20 year old fit male it #$%^& near killed me....plus your social life revolves around fellow shift workers....cause who wants to go to the bar at midnight lol

 

[UtahPete]

I agree, 12 hr shifts are very hard. I did them for 7 yrs from the age of 27-34. People say” wow look at the time you have off” but a lot of that time is spent recuperating from the days you worked. I did four nights then 3 days, your body just never adjusts to it! Good luck on finding something new. Sending positive vibes.

The military does this all the time. But, those folks are younger.

 

[canamjhb]

After retirement, I supplemented my income by doing two 12 hour shifts on the weekends. It took me a full 2 days to get back to a normal routine so effectively I was spent for 4 days. Then I had 3 good days and it started all over again. My job was not mentally or physically taxing. But the irregular routine was upsetting. I was in my mid 60s and way too old to be happy. I lasted a year but will not try that again..... It's to your favor to look for a job when you don't "need" one. Just like a boyfriend (girlfriend)..... don't get rid of the old one until you have a new and better one...... best of luck to you..... Jim

 

[oneway]

I AM 68 retired 9 months ago after driving a front end truck for waste mgt. 60 hours a week for the past 30 years.

 

[LeftCoast]

It’s a good decision Deanna. At this point even if my body could pull 12 hours I know mentally I wouldn’t want it. Best way to explain it to new employer is to give the current one a months notice if possible and tell the new employer that rather than impact the old company by staying on you realized the job fit wasn’t right and left ASAP to create minimal impact.

Either way you can’t stay, it will take too much of a toll. Just my .02c worth.

 

[Deanna777]

I understand completely. 12 hours is an awful long shift which is why most companies, as far as I'm aware, who work extended shifts only work 10 hours. And don't feel like you have to blame it on age. When I was 20 I worked at a sawmill unloading log trucks. It wasn't strenuous, but I was on the go the full 11 hours of the shift. After 5 days, 55 hours for the week, I was shot and was totally useless for any weekend activities!

If I am scheduled to the weekends, it takes me most of the week to catch-up on my sleep. Also,I feel useless during the week, but I get thru it. I use to work 4- 10 hours days at my previous employer. I liked that work schedule. I'm in my mid 50's with retirement around the corner.
Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

I don't blame you at all on the 12 hour shifts. It is easier to look for a job (so I have heard) when you have one - hope this time isn't as stressful as your last when looking. Hope you find something of your liking soon.

I work 4 10's and that is the most I want to do as I am finishing up my career - I turn 60 in July.

My daughter is a nurse and does 3 - 12's but she is young and just starting her career.

Thanks, I'll fine something to my liking. I know it wont be a stressful. I am thinking of doing a job that has a 4 -10hours shifts. Or a Monday to Friday work schedule.

I am also in the "FINISHING UP MY CAREER" part of my life now. I am in my mid 50's.My retirement goal is age 62.

Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

I agree, 12 hr shifts are very hard. I did them for 7 yrs from the age of 27-34. People say” wow look at the time you have off” but a lot of that time is spent recuperating from the days you worked. I did four nights then 3 days, your body just never adjusts to it! Good luck on finding something new. Sending positive vibes.

Last weekend when I finished working my 12 hour shifts, I was very tired. I know I wont be able work the 12 hours shifts at night. Those would also take a toll on me, and my life.

Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

If you have to work shift work IMO 12 hrs shifts are way to do it as long as the work is not too physically or mentally demanding...and yep shift work is for younger bodies...I worked in the electrical generation business all my career and lots of us older guys struggled to get adequate sleep. When I started, we worked 3 shifts, 7 on for afternoons and midnights...doing back breaking physical work...as a 20 year old fit male it #$%^& near killed me....plus your social life revolves around fellow shift workers....cause who wants to go to the bar at midnight lol

If I worked 12 hour night shifts, I would not have any social life.

Deanna