I have worked shift work for a majority of my working life. I have spent a majority of said time on 2nd and 3rd shifts. I love the night, but the work volumes vary so much daily. There is always something I can think of doing. It does create ideas, but it creates issues. When your mind wonders you get wild ideas to build things and do things which you might not normally do or suggest. It might make some think you are insane or unusual.
Another year approaching the threshold entering new explorations, new challenges, the same game. Coworkers have came and went a few more than normal this past year and likely more any day now. I am starting to think more like a go with the flow person and less with a complainer attitude. I won't say this year was easy, there were many 12 hour shifts and shift coverages due to long term illness and resignations. Nearing 10 years in the seat behind the headset and at times I feel unwanted, unrespected. Then a day comes up where my officers thank me or have a discussion with me about nothing. But it shows they are people to who maybe forget dispatchers need asked if they are ok too.