Seems like a hopeless topic. Advantages of shift work? But there must be some. To start the topic, let’s assume from the the start we are discussing the advantages that apply to the worker, not the employer.
- Off days during the week - This seems to be a commonly expressed advantage. The lakes, golf courses, shopping centers, theaters, doctors offices, etc. are less crowded. This seems like an advantage to me; however, I find myself taking advantage of the less crowds without the company of those I care to share the advantage with the most. Maybe it’s a wash for me.
- Opportunity to see life from a opossum’s point of view - Of course it’s an advantage. How else are we to fully understand the deep thoughts and motifs of nocturnal creatures. Only by studying what we don’t understand can we fully grasp what we might be curious about. Yes, that works! (Doesn’t it?)
- A shorter life span - We may have to work on this one a bit. Will not have to work as long as someone with a day job? Less time to watch the world go down hill? Can’t get as deep in dept, or less time to worry about being in dept? Retirement funds running out? No worries. They will last longer than you. I’m not sold on it as an advantage, but you decide for yourself.
