When I am on day shift, I am jealous because that is the shift I can't ride into work.. Feel cheated for half the morning. To get to work by 6 am, I would have to leave at 3 am to get showered at work and get ready for shift.. Usually when driving into work- I feel more rushed and uptight, fighting with traffic.
When on PM shift, I leave at 3 pm. Not fighting the awful afternoon traffic, as compared to driving in- I am more relaxed. Have more time. I reward myself and co-shift worker, with a chocolate croissant to be consumed at 8 pm, when we make coffee.. When I start shift at 6 pm- I have my power shake, shower and feel great and alive for work.. Sometime during my break at 8, I get a chance to quickly check in with Bike Forums..
Ride home the next morining and really ready for some well deserved sleep.. Ride time- little under 2 hours..each way.