It's really hard sometimes, I work 5 days a week and work at night.  I can't see to get used to it after several months.
211542
There are several guidelines that will inevitably help you sleep but you MUST stick to or will suffer.\n\n1.  Make sure your room is QUIET and DARK when you're sleeping.\n2.  Sleep at regular intervals, avoid having "normal" hours on your off-days.  It'll totally screw you up.\n3.  Avoid drugs or sleeping pills--they'll only make matters worse.\n4.  Use non-drug sleep aids like a blindfold, earplugs, relaxing music, etc. to help if you're struggling.\n5.  Avoid exercise or caffeine at hours at which you would not normally be awake while working.\n\nHope this helps.
208207
Well I don`t want to work too, but it`s not always what we want... Most of us just do it for the money you know... May be you just have to try and find something you like to do, that won`t take all of your time. That way you`ll have the time for deserved moments of laziness and traveling.
444902
Sorry to hear that your hours of work are causing you problems in your relationship, I can understand I have a job that I have to also work so long hours sometimes. It is easy for loved ones to feel neglected when you have to work a lot. But also it is hard to leave a job that you enjoy. Believe me being happy at a job you do means a lot more than money, cause you can make a lot of money and be even more miserable than ever. Hopefully you have talked about that hopefully the extra hours of work might ease up soon. I wish that I had the all around answer to help fix your problem but I guess as you already know that there isn't a easy answer. To leave a job that you enjoy and end up being even more miserable or to keep on doing what you are know. I know that you probably have but try and talk with your boyfriend and see if you can work out more of a understanding with him and let him know that you love what you do and wish that he could try and bear with you for a while to see if your hours might ease up. Also I know that since you work for a police department that you have to work a lot, but you might try talking to them there also just to see if you might get some ease from all the hours ever so often. Well best of luck, hope things work out for you. Take care.
410731
I can relate mate. I got an office job a couple of months ago (I'd never worked in an office either) - and I noticed how different it was. It's too enclosed and suffocating - I've gotten used to it recently though (it's still not my 'thang' though). I'm thinking of sticking it out for about a year.\n\nIf you can, get some experience under your belt (as much as you can, 6 months is a good amount of time) and then move on - at least you'll have that office experience (in case you ever need it in the future). \n\nIn the meantime - look for jobs you'd want to do and work towards getting one of them (maybe pursue something in your spare time that is linked to the kind of job you want).\n\nIf this is too painful, quit and take the car job - it's important that you are happy! =)
150641
Its tough. Ive been in one for 5 years now.  It takes sacrifice, patience and dedication.  I am currently engaged and don't regret any of it.  You have to be strong and willing to talk on the phone just about every... day.
2818
I am not sure whether you want to get used to a routine or to run away from it.\n\nHowever, if we consistently perform a job for 21 days, studies show that it would start to be part of our habits.\n\nTo maintain but spice up the routine - I always believe there is a better in doing everything, and in fact anything. A simple example - how do you get up from your bed in the morning. So, in running your routine, do things more creatively, and always do things with your minds on and never stop thinking how to make it better.\n\nWe can't run away from routine. Let's face the truth.
272007
sometimes i get pretty stressed...i take care of mentally challenged adults on 12 hour shifts. if one of them is having a bad day, then my day is pretty rough\n\ngood luck!
238912
im working right now... i work the night shift at a tv master control room... the hardest part about my job is staying awake... everything else is easy, and i can just get on the internet and spend most my time here on yahoo...
677094
I actually used to like the new job I have.  The pay sucks and no benefits but the work was pleasant enough and the coworkers nice.  HOwever I have a manager from Hell and everyone hates her and alot of them are quitting.   I dread the days I have to work with her as it only takes a few minutes for her to make me look stupid.  I am relatively new and always ask  before I take on a project that I am usure of and it seems to tick her off.  So I know what you mean.   Before I used to work for a discount department store and I hated working every weekend.
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I went through the same thing at my job and I went to my immediate supervisor and explained what I was feeling and asked for something different to learn about the company.  I was a good worker so they started expanding my responsibilities and giving me more challenging options to deal with.  It helped a lot!  Good luck!
78438
its almost too mature,you should have more free time for yourself,its not too healthy to always work.you are only 18 yrs old.that person should get off of there lazy ass and work instead of sponging off you.i admire your responsibility though.
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I am in the same situation with you, though the reasons are different. I work full time at a job because I love the work so much, while at the same time working with my husband on our business while raising 2 very young kids.\n\nAs you know, it is NOT EASY. Coupled with the fact that I am one big procrastinator, which did not help any.\n\nHere is what I do:\n\n1. The night before, I plan out a list of what I need to do both at work and for the business. If I don't I'm hopelessly lost and often fail to do what I need to accomplish that day.\n\n2. I have mastered the art of not sleeping (or sleeping very little). I work for the business when the kids are asleep - so that starts at around 9 pm. I'm often up until 1 or 2 am.\n\n3. I work around the kids' naptime. In 1-2 hours in the afternoons, I need to cram as many work as I could do because when they wake up, it will be very difficult to get the work done.\n\n4. Hire babysitters. They are the lifesavers and they keep me sane. And allows me the luxury of work.\n\n5. Take care of yourself. This is extremely important. Sometimes if you push yourself too hard, it is counterproductive. Take a rest sometimes, take a breater. One thing I realized is that work never ends - even if you do not sleep now, there will still be work waiting for you tomorrow.
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Yup, I am. Hehe.  Haven't done it overnight, it's taken me months to do it.  I just type fast and know where to look for things is all.  And since I sleep days and am up all night there is very little else to do but talk to friends on the computer and zone in front of the TV.  This world isn't geared for night owls.  I spend time here while in class too to keep me awake.
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i noticed that i would get up really early for an early shift at work (ie- when i absolutely had to be there or else bad consequences)and had a hard time rousing myself other times when it was something i wanted to do for me.  try multiple... i mean MULTIPLE loud alarms 4 minutes apart.  it gave me the sense of being bugged to get up urgently.  also having a light on in the house helps, like the bathroom light that you can see from bedroom door.  once up and moving i'm not too bad.... and think of a treat you'd get up for, like a good coffee, shower, going out for breaky.  it took me 6-12 months to be good in the mornings... but i guess the main thing is that i decided i had a life i wanted to live, not sleep through.  and yes, there is much to do, and i tell myself if i'm really that tired, i can take a break and a quick catnap later on.... but i seldom need it.   also getting fitter and healthier helped, ensuring i do at least 150mins of cardio a week ( and that used to sound impossible to me), and make sure you do get a good night's sleep at least 5 nights a week.  don't stuff sleep around... it really is sooooo important and undervalued.  don't motivate yourself with things you HAVE to do...what are you doing them for? to create a life you love? to make your life easier?to make you happier? "because you have to" or to please others is enough to keep anyone from getting up and starting their day.  remind yourself that you really WANT to get up and be active. upon waking, tell yourself you reaaly LOVE your life... and fake it until you make it.  good luck.
582016
yea it is like this every night lol get used to it
582081
Sounds like he is having problems with the job. It is either that or there is someone working with him.  You need to let him know something has to change.  If the work is too much then he has to get a different job.  The frustrations of being overworked kill far too many relationships.  If he is dumb enough to think all the work will impress the boss he is wrong.  A guy that works long hours is either not qualified for the job or confusing time with value.
112421
It's very wearisome and you need to be particularly strong to cope with it (both physically and psychologically). You're under quite a lot of stress-will it sink, will i get enough money from it, will the merchandise be OK etc. But try it if u like it. It's rewarding in the end.