I've just written a letter to my boss applying for an internal job within my work.

I currently work 4 x 12 hour shifts, 2 days followed by 2 nights. Then I have 4 days off.

The new job is 8 hour shifts.

Week 1 6.30am-2.30pm Tuesday-Saturday
Week 2 10am-6pm Monday-Friday
Week 3 2.30pm-10.30pm Tuesday-Friday

(I think that's about right!, or something along those lines)

Applications have to be in by the 14th November. I would be taken a slight wage cut, but it would mean no more nights (only until 10.30pm) and less hours a day. Which I want to do with Harlene and baby due anytime soon (fingers crossed)

Plus regardless of their arrival, I have been thinking off doing 8 hour shifts again as I struggle on the 12 hour ones, have done for a while.

There are many pros and cons, but hopefully I will discuss these in my interview. Although I know a few people are interested in the job, and we all have an equal chance in my eyes, although to be honest I have far less sick leave then all off them! in fact I have only had two lots of sickness in 5 years. Most of the others have that in 5 months!