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There are plenty of studies on what night shift does to people who have a normal circadian rythym. It isn't pretty.


Yes, but is that the jet lag effect from repeatedly switching times or just being awake at night?


Both. And the social strain of not being able to meet people that work on regular schedules.

I seem to recall that working just regular night shifts (eg 2300-0700) will cut an average 5 years off your life. Rotating shifts with half+ during night is even worse.




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