My weekend from Hell is finally over. After working on 5 hours of sleep Friday night, 5-12:30 or so, not sleeping but 3 hours before work Saturday morning’s double shift from 11 am until almost 2 am Sunday (the open to close) because I just couldn’t get to sleep, then only getting 4 hours before my double yesterday (Sunday), I’m at the point of pure exhaustion.
Work last night was Hell, pure and simple. The day shift wasn’t that bad, it was actually quite fun! The day shift game room bartender called out, so I got to do a bit of bartending during the morning along with running the floor. About 3 pm though, I was ready to fall to the ground.
I was tired, I was dragging, I was a zombie. I gave up tables to other servers, I didn’t focus on my tables, I forgot to ring things in. I just don’t know if I’m young enough to handle the double shifts anymore….or I need to find a good sleeping aid by next weekend when I have another set of them =).
On the plus side, I’ve just finished the next book in a series that I started reading over 10 years ago, by Raymond E. Feist. This one is called Wrath of a Mad God, and it’s awesome…to an extent. There are things that were changed, and I’m not much for rewriting history, but all in all, I finished it in 2 days (would have been a night had it not been for the accursed double shift), and it was an awesome read!
You should all check out his books if you like fantasy, starting with Magician..or the split versions of Magician, Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master. You’ll like them.
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March 31st, 2008 at 1:49 am
My last year or two of waiting tables I had to put my foot down and refuse to work doubles. My body just couldn’t cope with the lack of sleep or the knee pain anymore. I got lots of grief from my managers, but after making the point that none of them ever work more than ten hours in a day and never more than 5 days a week they finally got the point. No one can expect you to do more than they aren’t willing to do themselves.
March 31st, 2008 at 8:01 am
I can relate. I’ve been working several doubles in the pharmacy over the past few weeks. Even with a decent sleep, 5 hours is still not enough. Can I recommend some Melatonin to help you sleep? It’s available in any pharmacy. It’s your body’s natural sleep hormone, so it’s not addictive and won’t give you that hangover feeling in the morning. It’s especially good if you can only get 5-6 hours of sleep. Hope this helps. Dose vaires by manufacturer, so read the bottle.
March 31st, 2008 at 11:23 am
I love your blog. I have waited tables before so I can relate. Try Benadryl as a sleep aid. Works for me.
March 31st, 2008 at 11:11 pm
remember you can take 2 benadryl at a time too!
I have been fortunate and except when my employer really needed a am shift covered I only worked nights. During slow times money gets tight you just have to stay late and close more. But the lack of bad knee pain and stress reduction made my night income increase enough to not need lunch shift income. Just tell the bastards you are taking morning classes and arent available or that you have another job during the day.
And Amy 5 hours isnt a good sleep. I certainly dont want you on 5 hrs sleep on a double shift want you compounding my meds, selecting and counting out my pills, etc.
But Raging I believe is indicating besides doing double duty at work was staying up late reading his latest Feist novel. As an avid reader more than once I didnt put down a book I should have.
April 1st, 2008 at 5:21 pm
If you like Raymond Feist novels (I do as well) you ought to give L.E. Modesitt Jr.’s “Recluce” Saga…
Very entertaining. he has a different approach to what is Black magic and White Magic… Also, any Ed Greenwood book involving Elminster is a must read..
I enjoy your blog very much… please keep writing!
August 26th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I know this is an old post, but I was reading the archives on Google Reader (you’re recommended this week!) and I noticed the Feist mention. You’re a fantasy geek! Just like my boyfriend and myself! I’m sorry, I’m just too excited about that to let it go, and had to share! Ever read the Wheel of Time series?