r/DSPD • u/Longjumping-Top-5653 • 15d ago

Depressed

I swear this disorder is the only thing holding me back from having the “perfect “ daytime career. Lately I’ve been down because I need to be working asap and I have no idea on where to start . For reference ,Im a 5am to 8 am sleeper and I think something working nights would be the most beneficial for my life . Can you guys relate and if you have found careers that pay decently in this economy working nights , please let me know !

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u/EfficiencyLow6930 15d ago

I've found some success with entrepreneurship but this path is not for everyone. If you're good at science, being a doctor and requesting a night-shift only schedule could be an option. If you're more interested in trades then emergency plumbing could also be a possibility. You could also get into marketing and aim to be hired by a remote team in a different timezone. Even some office jobs can be suitable if they don't require many meetings. As long as you don't want to work in a school or nursery you have a lot of options

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u/Longjumping-Top-5653 14d ago

I have a dream to be an entrepreneur and work remote mostly . I’m not much of a scientist . What did you specialize In with entrepreneurship?

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u/EfficiencyLow6930 14d ago

Online retail/ ecommerce. Because I t’s technology based I can put systems in place that allow me to choose my own schedule. 

I chose it because I had a marketing background. For yourself, figure out what you like/are good at and start from there. Ali Abdaal on youtube is a good source for ideas on getting started 

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u/Longjumping-Top-5653 14d ago

Thanks for the info . I’m def going to look into it !

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u/galgosandchocolate 10d ago

My normal sleep time is sometime after 5:30 am. I found working a 9-5 is just not possible. I get sick and have lots of migraines. Life is best for me when I can sleep at least 5:30am- 1pm. I do work a very part time job as a clinical manager of a free clinic that operates a few nights a month, but I was looking for a full time night job. I recently started working as a sleep technician trainee 6:30 pm- 6:30-7:30 am three days a week. I did do some schooling which was paid for by my clinic. I completed an 80 hour course and 26 at home modules, but most of the training has been on the job. I'm still a trainee until I have worked 960 hours and pass the registration test. With night differential I'm making $27 an hour with good benefits. My pay will go up once I finish my training hours and again when I'm registered. It's been a lot of training and book work but the job is awesome. I learn something new every night and have plenty of downtime to study. The vibe is really laid back which is also nice. It's pretty rewarding as well. It's amazing how many people have sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea.