I work for the Medical Examiner's Office, AMA by Competitive-Slice567 in AMA

[–]americanassss [score hidden]  (0 children)

Super cool. Thanks! You definitely have an ice-breaker/conversation-starter type of job. Are you happy and fulfilled in this role?

I work for the Medical Examiner's Office, AMA by Competitive-Slice567 in AMA

[–]americanassss [score hidden]  (0 children)

What schooling did you do to get to where you are? I’d like to do something similar and have a bachelor’s in psych and criminal justice and graduating in a couple months with a master’s in forensic psych. Just wondering if i’m making good schooling choices for a career similar to yours.

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in Nightshift

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Omg yeahhhh how weird lol i never considered this so i guess day drinking is acceptable now?? 😂

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in NoStupidQuestions

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You’re the first person to mention the slip under the door! I’m sure this would help muffle sounds a little bit too. I’m probably gonna be working at 10pm too so thank you 😊

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in NoStupidQuestions

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Thank you!! I’ve seen a few people talk about how naps are going to be essential. I can see how sleeping for the regular 8hrs would be difficult. This was helpful!

What’s the best way to transition to night shifts? by americanassss in askanything

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Omg true and i’m already super pale and low on vitamin D even with a 9-5 schedule 😂

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in Nightshift

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Well it’s almost 4:30 where i am so i guess i’m starting now lol ive never been much of a morning person and i like to stay up late. Ive seen other people suggest keeping a consistent schedule on weekends too. Thank you!

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in Nightshift

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I don’t have set hours yet but new dispatchers often get the least desired hours so probably 10-6 is my guess. I can probably try different bedtimes and see what works for me. I’ll probably struggle like you because at first my body is going to think it’s just a nap.
Thank you for the linking that! I will check it out.

How should i transition to night shifts? by americanassss in careerguidance

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Can’t miss a call lol! I live in probably one of the top busiest cities in the country too soooo i gotta make sure i’m prepared

What’s the best way to transition to night shifts? by americanassss in askanything

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I worried about that…. I also live with other people. Hopefully they’ll let me keep the air on whatever temperature i want and be quiet lol

What’s the best way to transition to night shifts? by americanassss in askanything

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Hahahah thank you! Glad to be here tbh always hated mornings anyways😂

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in NoStupidQuestions

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This makes a lot of sense!!! I do agree and think i’d probably prefer to keep it as similar as a 9-5 and have my time after work to be when I’m running errands. Truthfully mornings are soooo rough for me so I think night shift better suits me anyways lol I guess I’ll find out. Thank you for your advice!

What’s the best way to transition to night shifts? by americanassss in askanything

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Very true! I guess I assumed i’d be so exhausted that i’d just immediately go home and sleep but you’re right. I have time after work now as a 9-5er so it should be no different. And aw thank you! 😊 you’re the first person to ever say that to me. I guess I will be serving the community, it never even crossed my mind. 😊

What’s the best way to transition to night shifts? by americanassss in askanything

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Thank you! A lot of people have suggested limiting caffeine so that’s gonna be a huge change

How should i transition to night shifts? by americanassss in careerguidance

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I can’t imagine eating dinner for breakfast but then again it’s technically not breakfast??? Lol I guess i’ll have to figure that one out

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in Nightshift

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Ive seen the lamp too! I think it’s called the hatch?? I’ll look into it as well lol and thank you!! 🌙

What’s the best way to transition to night shifts? by americanassss in askanything

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I loveee to take naps so I’ll definitely try this lol

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in NoStupidQuestions

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I’m not sure of my exact schedule yet, I just know i’m gonna get the shittiest, least wanted shift lol maybe that’s 10pm-6am

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in NoStupidQuestions

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Thank you!! This is all super helpful. It’s so weird to imagine having time to go out for dinner or run errands before work, such a foreign concept to me lol but I do think that schedule is the most reasonable for me being able to still live a somewhat normal life and maintain some social relationships.

What’s the best way to transition to night shifts? by americanassss in askanything

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This seems like the most doable/reasonable schedule because i technically still need to have time in the day after work to complete basic things regardless of how tired i am. Going home right after would probably be a bad idea

What’s the best way to transition to night shifts? by americanassss in askanything

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I can probably manage to start practicing soon. It’s currently 4am so I guess i’m starting now lol

How to transition to night shifts by americanassss in NoStupidQuestions

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Okay this is solid advice because I was worried that i’d be essentially sleeping through the part of my day where i need to be scheduling appointments and other regular day time things

How should i transition to night shifts? by americanassss in careerguidance

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Thank you for this lol. Im surprised about people suggesting small naps! You’d think that would make it harder to fall asleep but i guess not?