nghtwork

[berniecuddles]

can anyone tell me the going rate for nightwork. is there a shift allowance of some sort.do you get extra money for working unsocial hours.i work near dartford kent if anyone works near by who does work on the nightshift can you be kind enough to let me know if you recieve extra money for working nights. and if possible the difference to what a day worker recieves money wise .

thanks all for any answers

[Mudman]

I've had 2 jobs in the past that involved 'shift' work (on rotation). We didn't get anything extra for working nights. If you had to work overtime when on days (alongside nightshift workers). Then you would be on 'overtime' rate.

I think the only 'bonus' you can expect is.. 1. The extra day off before you start your nightshifts. 2. There's no management around!.. It's creates a completely different atmosphere in the workplace... Once you're past the chronic fetigue, irratability, nausia and stomach pains. (suppose it's a bit like jetlag). You'll love it.

[Mudman]

Oh.. And the pale skin. And the oversized pupils making any bright light agonisingly painful.

However. Plus sides are.. You'll never miss another phone call offering you a mobile phone contract/double glazing (usually when you're sleeping). You'll get to see 'Trisha', Every day. You can laugh at your friends for being drunk when they call you from parties....

[Bomyed]

I've worked nights and had a shift allowance of 33% on top of the basic rate, another plus is facing the postman at 9.30 in the morning after your last night and you've had a bit of a session