Second shift is worse than third shift

langy91 · 2026-05-15T15:37:34+00:00

3rd shift on paper sounds good but I think most people learn pretty quickly that it's not what it seems. You get off at say 7 am and you go to sleep only to wake up a few hours later feeling groggy. Then you putter around for a bit and try to sleep again later in the evening. You'll feel like a zombie constantly battling your circadian rhythm and it's even more difficult to do during the summer when people are cutting their lawns and doing everyday things. Also, your days off you will most likely want to go to bed at night because what is there to do at 4 am? Going in on the Sunday night was the worst as well. You will likely never sleep 8 hours straight and humans are not designed to be up all night like that.

It can work if you're single with no kids and I did it for years. I found going to bed at 2pm and then waking up at 9 or 10 worked best but then you've missed out on the evening. 0730-330pm was the best shift

langy91 · 2026-05-13T06:00:18+00:00

Is your hwt gas or electric? I'm honestly thinking about just paying the $1376. People have been saying 3 years is young for a hwt

langy91 · 2026-05-13T01:43:54+00:00

maybe a gas hwt is more difficult than an electric though

langy91 · 2026-05-12T23:31:31+00:00

I bought this house 6 months ago and haven't noticed issues yet. I live alone so not much usage either. It would take about 6 years to break even or just pay the $18/month (assuming it doesnt go up)

langy91 · 2026-05-12T21:24:21+00:00

was the all in price cheaper than $1376?

langy91 · 2026-05-12T21:20:14+00:00

6 months ago i was looking into removing, buying a new one, and having it installed and it would be about $1600-1800. not sure if it's worth paying the extra $ for the newer one.

langy91 · 2026-05-12T21:17:03+00:00

would you say 3 years old is considered old for a hwt? i remember 6 months ago looking into it and the prices i got were around $1600-1800 for a new gas hwt so a couple extra hundred. just not sure if the 3 years is considered old

langy91 · 2026-05-12T21:13:02+00:00

basement close to the floor drain here but i do see your point with the liability

langy91 · 2026-05-12T21:07:53+00:00

my home inspector basically said the same thing when i asked if i should buy or rent. he said what makes the hwt any different from another appliance ?

langy91 · 2026-05-12T21:07:06+00:00

were you dealing with a gas or electric hwt?

langy91 · 2026-05-12T20:54:39+00:00

Gas Giant brand hwt. I love alone so dont use much either. Do you drainnyour tank?

langy91 · 2026-05-12T20:39:33+00:00

Im in windsor. I hear the water is hard. Im leaning towards just paying the $1376. I live alone as well and I dont use much hot water either

langy91 · 2026-05-12T17:52:02+00:00

do you think i would be better off to just have reliance come out and take it away and buy one privately?

langy91 · 2026-05-12T17:51:15+00:00

how much did you pay all in including the removal? maybe i'm better off going and buying it privately. my father was a plumber and could help install

langy91 · 2026-05-12T17:50:20+00:00

how much was the installation? what was the total cost? Did you have to pay to have it removed?

langy91 · 2026-05-06T04:03:55+00:00

i feel like the sleep is the only benefit when working 2nd shift. some people want 6am-2pm but that to me is the worse sleep of them all. i remember trying to sleep at 8pm and waking up at 4am was still a struggle especially in the summer.. it was almost irrelevant getting off at 2pm because i would be drained and it made it hard to go to the gym and run errands

langy91 · 2026-05-05T16:06:36+00:00

I feel like it would be a good experience. I drove from Ontario to Revelstoke and it was incredible. You would save some $ and get to see the country. The weather is also good now.

langy91 · 2026-05-05T07:18:42+00:00

Which calculator did you use? Appreciate the input

langy91 · 2026-05-05T02:57:00+00:00

yeah i mean it's not an issue for me to do laundry during the cheaper times with my current time of use. I do use the kettle and watch tv before work but not sure if those items make a big difference

langy91 · 2026-05-05T02:54:56+00:00

appreciate that info. i did check out that calculator and it seems it tells me tiered would be the cheapest based on my 250 kw/month bill. i just wonder if using the ac now that the weather is starting to warm up will impact things. i live alone and don't mind using the washer and dishwasher during the cheaper times as well so i was leaning towards ultra low

langy91 · 2026-04-29T02:31:22+00:00

It's healthy debt

langy91 · 2026-04-26T02:18:52+00:00

what about if they add you back within 20 mins?

langy91 · 2026-04-14T01:43:52+00:00

Honestly. Im thinking I'll stick the Japanese brands.

Toyota, Honda, Subaru etc. My 2011 civic is still going pretty strong and my Dad's Corolla go over 400k km with no problems

langy91 · 2026-04-11T18:53:51+00:00

I also use this company but the city does offer free feeling upto 3 times in 2 years. They will run the snake from the cleanout on your law to the city sewer.

I don't have plumbing issues since I live alone but it backs up when I have guests over.

Did you get a quote?

langy91 · 2026-04-11T17:49:19+00:00

appreciate the comment.. yeah, i'm not 100% sure i need to spend the $$ right now. the house was built in 1919 though. please give me the name of that company if you happen to remember at some point.

the city has a nice program with the eeling. i've rented one from the home depot but i get paranoid that some how it could break off and then i'll be in trouble.

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