Some jobs require the employees to work 12-hour shifts. Prison guards, police officers, security guards and nurses are some of the fields that use 12-hour shifts. With 12-hour shifts, the companies often arrange them so that the full-time employee will received 80 hours every two weeks rather than 40 each week. Part-time schedules vary from one shift a week to more. One week the person will work
. more than 40 and the other less. This is because there's no way to divide 12 into 40 evenly. The days worked are often lumped together, giving the employee several days off in a row. For example, a nurse may work three 12-hour days one week and then four 12-hour days the next. This type of shift work occurs in industries that require 24-hour services. These places often open every day of the week and year. The rate of pay depends on the job, experience and industry. Working a 12-hour shift often causes workers stress and fatigue. This can lead to health problems like chronic headaches, insomnia, depression and anxiety. The shift schedule can also have a negative impact on family and personal life, as the employee isn't home for extended periods of time when the rest of the family is. The advantage to shift work is having multiple days off in a row. This can be particularly beneficial if it cuts down on the expenses of transportation and childcare. Driving to work less saves on gas and car maintenance and being home a particular number of days each weeks cuts down on sitter costs, though that's not always the case. Starting to work a 12-hour shift is quite an adjustment for employees and one that isn't suitable for everyone. These shifts are hard on the person, regardless of what the exact position is. More reference links: http://shift-work.com/ http://www.workingtime-solutions.com/expertise_shiftpatterns.htm
