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Adamantium · 03-30-2009, 04:57 PM

After 8 years of working first shift as the bagger/cleaner at Kroger, last night was my very first night working third shift as the floor guy. Basically I just sweep and mop the floor all night. I'm supposed to push around a big scrubber, but it was broken, so I had to mop extra.

Anyways, I got home at 7am (which used to be the time I'd go to work), and was asleep by 9am. I woke up at 4pm and plan to stay up through work.

Third shift is nice because there's no bosses around, and you can drink a pop on the floor, while you're working. You can even eat while you're working, which I didn't do, but it's nice to know that I can.

So, I'm all for the third shift hours.

PZelda · 03-30-2009, 05:02 PM

That basically describes a typical shift for me at work. Dayside team members can't have beverages on the floor, but us awesome nightside team members can.

Plus, there's a significant pay raise for working at night. Wheee.

Jude The Obscure · 03-30-2009, 10:43 PM

congrats......

I'm full time cashier with extra duties such as tending dairy, occasionally sundays filling meat and produce (no butcher or produce guy on Sundays).

But oh well, it's a living......."Life's not the French Riverera, believe me life is not a charity ball, it isn't all a great big bed of roses, it's not like showbiz....."

catlover79 · 03-30-2009, 11:54 PM

Congrats, Adam! Jude - thanks to you, that song is going to be stuck in my head!!

littlebelle · 03-31-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

Third shift is nice because there's no bosses around, and you can drink a pop on the floor, while you're working. You can even eat while you're working, which I didn't do, but it's nice to know that I can.

Basically at Safeway, nobody gives a **** after 7 o 'clock pm. Working late is great. Unless some secret shoppers decided to come through randomly, then it could be the worst night of your life.

phoebe7165 · 03-31-2009, 12:13 AM

Congrats to you, Adam!

I know going on 3rd shift takes some adjusting for some people. You just feel like you never get enough sleep. And if you're also going to school, too, that can get brutal!!

I'm surprised they don't have you stocking shelves, too. Whenever I go to Wally World late at night, that's all most of the workers are doing. I know you don't work there, but I'm thinking that most stores do that anyway.

Big C · 03-31-2009, 12:49 AM

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at Safeway, nobody gives a **** after 7 o 'clock pm. Working late is great.

What do you do for dinner when you have to work late?

Do you:

A. Eat before you go to work

B. Get a break to eat

C. Purchase stuff at Safeway to eat

D. Other

Janice · 03-31-2009, 01:15 AM

Congrats to you! I guess it will take some time to get used to those hours, but no bosses looking over your shoulder will be great.

catlover79 · 03-31-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Congrats to you! I guess it will take some time to get used to those hours, but no bosses looking over your shoulder will be great.

Exactly!! If you're happy, then we're happy for you.

comedyfreak · 03-31-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

After 8 years of working first shift as the bagger/cleaner at Kroger, last night was my very first night working third shift as the floor guy. Basically I just sweep and mop the floor all night. I'm supposed to push around a big scrubber, but it was broken, so I had to mop extra.

Anyways, I got home at 7am (which used to be the time I'd go to work), and was asleep by 9am. I woke up at 4pm and plan to stay up through work.

Third shift is nice because there's no bosses around, and you can drink a pop on the floor, while you're working. You can even eat while you're working, which I didn't do, but it's nice to know that I can.

So, I'm all for the third shift hours.

Welcome to the Grave shift!! It has its pluses and negatives, especially when you don't get good sleep cause of noisy neighbors that like to blast music. I got a good nap before work tonight.

ponytail · 03-31-2009, 06:30 AM

I worked third shift for a couple of months at Target. I didn't like it becasue I had a hard time trying to sleep during the day. But no customers and it was pretty much stressless.

Dr. John Becker · 03-31-2009, 08:16 AM

Kroger is one of the few companies that has gained business right now. With the economy so bad, fewer people are eating out and they are buying more food to prepare at home. Pretty good job security.

littlebelle · 03-31-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. John Becker

Kroger is one of the few companies that has gained business right now. With the economy so bad, fewer people are eating out and they are buying more food to prepare at home. Pretty good job security.

This is a time when working in the grocery industry ROCKS!

MickeyMac · 03-31-2009, 05:58 PM

Before I was let go at my job I worked 3rd shift. It had its advantages but I didnt like working Sunday nights though.

Lodee · 03-31-2009, 06:37 PM

I worked 3rd shift for years at a store called Meijer. It worked fine until I had my son, then I pretty much hated it.

03-30-2009, 04:57 PM	#1
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	I Moved to Third Shift at Kroger! After 8 years of working first shift as the bagger/cleaner at Kroger, last night was my very first night working third shift as the floor guy. Basically I just sweep and mop the floor all night. I'm supposed to push around a big scrubber, but it was broken, so I had to mop extra. Anyways, I got home at 7am (which used to be the time I'd go to work), and was asleep by 9am. I woke up at 4pm and plan to stay up through work. Third shift is nice because there's no bosses around, and you can drink a pop on the floor, while you're working. You can even eat while you're working, which I didn't do, but it's nice to know that I can. So, I'm all for the third shift hours.

03-30-2009, 05:02 PM	#2
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03-30-2009, 11:54 PM	#4
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03-31-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
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03-31-2009, 08:16 AM	#12
Dr. John Becker A Great American Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2003 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,645	Kroger is one of the few companies that has gained business right now. With the economy so bad, fewer people are eating out and they are buying more food to prepare at home. Pretty good job security.
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03-30-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	congrats...... I'm full time cashier with extra duties such as tending dairy, occasionally sundays filling meat and produce (no butcher or produce guy on Sundays). But oh well, it's a living......."Life's not the French Riverera, believe me life is not a charity ball, it isn't all a great big bed of roses, it's not like showbiz....."

03-31-2009, 01:15 AM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Congrats to you! I guess it will take some time to get used to those hours, but no bosses looking over your shoulder will be great.

03-31-2009, 06:30 AM	#11
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I worked third shift for a couple of months at Target. I didn't like it becasue I had a hard time trying to sleep during the day. But no customers and it was pretty much stressless.

03-31-2009, 05:58 PM	#14
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Before I was let go at my job I worked 3rd shift. It had its advantages but I didnt like working Sunday nights though.

03-31-2009, 06:37 PM	#15
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	I worked 3rd shift for years at a store called Meijer. It worked fine until I had my son, then I pretty much hated it.