Due to the boom of 24-hour services, there has been a high demand for night shift work. This allows businesses to deliver their services uninterrupted.
Some people adapt well to working late. However, this work setup can be difficult for many. It affects a person’s health because of the unusual working hours.
Listen to the audio and the transcript at the link for more information on night shift work.
https://www.esleschool.com/night-shift-work/
Discussion Questions:
- What are the good and bad things about working at night? What are some bad effects of night work on our health?
- Why do people work at night?
- What time of the day are you most productive? Why do you think that is?
- Do you like 24-hour supermarkets or mini grocers? Why or why not?
- How many hours of sleep do you need each night? Do you like taking naps in the afternoon?
- What was the longest time where you haven’t had any sleep? How was the experience?
- How do you think it would be like for you if you worked the nights?