Do you work hours outside of the “typical” 8-5 business day? Do you work days on and then days off? If so, then you are like millions of Americans who are considered shift workers. Especially in Alaska, the summer season often means a large influx of shift work.
Shift workers include:- Pilots
- Construction workers
- Police workers
- Doctors and nurses
- Firefighters
- Taxi/Lyft/Uber drivers
- Customer service
- Retail
Do any of these look familiar? While shift work comes with certain perks, such as better pay for similar jobs and the ability to get stretches of time with no work, shift workers are also at a disadvantage when it comes to long-term health and sleep outcomes.