Shift Differential Pay

rogue · 02-10-2009, 07:57 AM

I've only worked one overnight job before and got differential pay. My current job doesn't pay it. However, they're willing to consider it if we can come up with valid reasons besides it being a hard shift to find people to work and you have no true life.

So what are some reasons behind it, besides working a shift most people won't work?

Please help me give them a few good reasons to pay me more!

Thanks!

Ninjakel · 02-10-2009, 08:00 AM

It totally esses your sleep schedule up.

No life

harder to deal with with a family

tommymac · 02-10-2009, 08:20 AM

night differential whats that

The deal I have now is I work 36 hrs instead of 40 each week. Sometimes i weasel it down to 32 because I forgot what days I was supposed to start 2 hrs earlier

tom

Papa_Complex · 02-10-2009, 08:29 AM

Daycare/babysitters. Hopefully they don't know how old your kids are

smileyman · 02-10-2009, 09:50 AM

Additional food costs if there aren't good overnight eateries nearby? Transport or sitting costs for your kids during your sleep hours?
Alot of places pay a differential simply because it is hard to attract workers to the late/overnight shifts. Good luck with that one in this job market though.

Apoc · 02-10-2009, 10:16 AM

Its just a quality of life issue :shrug The body is meant to be asleep at night, Night shifts really mess with your body and biological clock. They should be paying premiums without reason, out of repect for their employees.

Adeptus_Minor · 02-10-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoc

Its just a quality of life issue :shrug The body is meant to be asleep at night, Night shifts really mess with your body and biological clock. They should be paying premiums without reason, out of repect for their employees.

Exactly.
While there are a few people who can do it with few noticeable consequences, most of us suffer a varying degree of health detriment from consistent night work.

Destitute · 02-10-2009, 10:31 AM

The only reason an employer would pay more is because they need to. Does the night shift have high turnover? Poorer quality production? More scrap? Less throughput?

Apoc · 02-10-2009, 10:51 AM

If you need a good reason though, its to deal with medical costs associated with health problems that arise as a result of working night shifts. Insomnia, eating disorders, stomach problems...

rogue · 02-10-2009, 04:37 PM

Thanks. I've heard working overnights long term could have medical issues associated with it a long time ago, but completely forgot about that until it was brought up.

I'm off to do some research on long term medical issues working overnights. Thanks!

02-10-2009, 08:00 AM	#2
Ninjakel Post whorette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Florida Moto: 2006 GSXR 600- Posts: 3,992	It totally esses your sleep schedule up. No life harder to deal with with a family __________________ I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right to the babymaker. --Ron Burgundy-- Anchorman

02-10-2009, 09:50 AM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Additional food costs if there aren't good overnight eateries nearby? Transport or sitting costs for your kids during your sleep hours? Alot of places pay a differential simply because it is hard to attract workers to the late/overnight shifts. Good luck with that one in this job market though. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

02-10-2009, 08:20 AM	#3
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	night differential whats that The deal I have now is I work 36 hrs instead of 40 each week. Sometimes i weasel it down to 32 because I forgot what days I was supposed to start 2 hrs earlier tom

02-10-2009, 08:29 AM	#4
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Daycare/babysitters. Hopefully they don't know how old your kids are

02-10-2009, 10:16 AM	#6
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Its just a quality of life issue :shrug The body is meant to be asleep at night, Night shifts really mess with your body and biological clock. They should be paying premiums without reason, out of repect for their employees.

02-10-2009, 10:31 AM	#8
Destitute Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 315	The only reason an employer would pay more is because they need to. Does the night shift have high turnover? Poorer quality production? More scrap? Less throughput?

02-10-2009, 10:51 AM	#9
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	If you need a good reason though, its to deal with medical costs associated with health problems that arise as a result of working night shifts. Insomnia, eating disorders, stomach problems...