overnight shift
Working while sleeping
An overnight shift is a work period that spans the late night and early morning hours, typically from around 11 PM to 7 AM.
Also called the graveyard shift or third shift, it covers hours when most people sleep: She works the overnight shift at the hospital.
Workers on overnight shifts often struggle with disrupted sleep patterns and social isolation.
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- sleeplessUnable to drift off
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Work period during sunlight
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