Cannot remember the last time I sat in a traffic queue, struggled to get a seat in the cinema, spent more than 5 minutes at a supermarket checkout, stood to get served at the bar, or got on a busy train. Once you get used to it shift work can be great, the only downside can be that many friends still do 9-5 so getting to see them can be hard, however with some carefully planned leave its not impossible. Oh, and the dog reaps the benefit of having someone around for at least half of the day!