The first time I learned my husband had to work an extended overnight shift, I felt bad for him. I knew he’d be exhausted and strained after a long week at work, but I wasn’t ready for how it would impact the rest of the family. It meant that I had to be “on” as […] Read more…
Adventures in Shift Work: The Good, the Bad and the Weird
At some point in your spouse’s military career, he or she will be assigned an extended work shift. This can be a periodic 12-hour Charge of Quarters (CQ) shift, or a 24-hour Staff Duty shift. The possibility also arises that your favorite service member may end up working nights, or may be put on the […] Read more…