I worked 9pm-7:30am for exactly a year. At the time, I noticed that my sleep schedule was off, my eating habits were shit, and my energy levels were always out of wack. I was a walking zombie. But for some reason I hyped up nights and working the schedule that I did. I thought I had unlocked some secret code.

I said things like:

"I don't have to deal with management."

"There's way less people to deal with."

"It's not so hot at night."

I didn't want to leave nightshift for anything. Until I was promoted and I wasn't given a choice. My title changed and my pay changed, but I still do the same exact job. The biggest difference is that I feel much more alive and I'm surrounded by other people who are also much more awake and pleasant to be around.

Looking back at the year I spent on nights, I realize that I did a ton of damage to my system. My hairline lost a half inch. I lost 24lbs from simply not eating enough. I smoked cigarettes to give myself something to do on breaks. I didn't see the sun, and I was admittedly very depressed. I'm honestly not sure how the fuck I did it.

I guess I'm too fragile for the night life.

I wish this community and all the people in it the best of luck!