Philippine Telemarketing: Adapting to Night Shift Work

While everyone else calls it a day, Philippine call center agents are just starting theirs. This is how it is when you work in an inbound or outbound call center.  Working the night or graveyard shift can change your life in many ways. You need to learn to sleep in the day and find new ways to keep yourself alert. Your body’s rhythms and hormones can shift, and eating takes on a whole new set of challenges.

Sleep is one of the most important gifts you can give your body. But you are fighting your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle by staying up through the night, and sleep loss can be dangerous. Even if you sleep during the day instead of the night, you still need an average of 8 hours to keep your body functioning properly. Go to sleep as soon as you can after work. Relax with a warm bath and then hit the bed. It’s also important to make your room as dark as possible and avoid the overuse of sleep aids.

Eating healthy when your timetable seems so backward is difficult. To maintain a nourishing diet, adjusting your meal routine around your schedule is vital. Do not skip meals. Plan ahead to avoid pumping in empty calories from vending machines or fast food.

Eating to pass the time is easy, but you’ll gain weight this way. Bring a healthy meal with you to work. Drink lots of water. Sufficient water in the body improves alertness. Limit your consumption of caffeinated drinks. Consume no caffeine at least 4 hours before sleeping. Cut down on your alcohol intake, especially before sleep. Alcohol usually induces sleep, but it reduces the quality of sleep.

Proper sleep and a healthy diet are especially important for night-shift workers. Treat your body right so you can withstand the challenges of working in a call center.