30 Jobs for Early Birds and Night Owls

By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com writer

It’s 7:30 a.m. After hitting the snooze button (several times), you’re standing in the shower, willing the cold water to open your heavy-lidded eyes. You stumble into work at 9 a.m. sharp, chugging your third cup of coffee. You’ve no sooner than flopped down in your chair when your co-worker zips by, chirping, “Good morning!”

“What’s his problem?” you mumble. His “problem” is that not only has he been at the office since the moment you woke up; he has also walked the dog, been to the gym and sent 35 e-mails to prospective clients by the time you’ve seen him.

When 5 p.m. rolls around, you’re finally at the top of your game, but now it’s time to go home. You work out, eat dinner, drink some wine and finally hit the hay around 2 a.m.

And so it goes.

The conundrum of morning versus night people is one that’s puzzled workers for years. While most people fall somewhere in the middle of the two types, for those who truly are one or the other, it’s crucial to have a job that matches the timing of your body clock.

For those who want to increase job satisfaction and productivity by working a job that’s in sync with your body clock, here's a list of jobs that stretch beyond the typical nine-to-five work schedule.

Jobs for early birds

1. News producer
Morning news producers and nearly anyone who works on a morning news program – from directors to makeup artists to broadcast journalists – complete many of their workday hours before the sun even rises.
Average salary: $74,309

2. Newspaper carrier
Newspaper carriers typically work between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Some work seven days a week; others share their route with another deliverer.
Average salary: $18,058

3. Schoolteacher (elementary school)
A typical teaching schedule is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but some teachers take on additional duties like supervising before- and after-school programs, coaching or leading extracurricular activities.
Average salary: $43,133

4. Refuse and recyclable material collector
Trash- and recyclable-truck drivers and collectors can start as early as 5 a.m. and work an eight-hour shift.
Average salary: $31,110

5. Postal Service mail carrier
Mail carriers often begin their workday around 4 a.m. and finish their duties by the early afternoon.
Average salary: $44,350

Jobs for night owls

6. Reporter
Reporters who write for morning newspapers often work afternoons well past midnight, reporting breaking news or the previous days’ events.
Average salary: $33,470

7. Bartender or bouncer
Bartenders and bouncers work shifts during the hours that clubs and bars are open, typically from late afternoon through the early hours of the morning.
Average salary: $18,540 (bartenders)

8. Pastry chef
Pastry chefs and bakers work late-night shifts in order to ensure items are fresh for the following day.
Average salary: $32,962

9. Motion picture projectionist
Movie projectionists work during the hours that movie theaters are open – typically, the earliest showing is 11 a.m., but the majority of theaters show films in the late afternoon and nights; some even feature midnight showings.
Average salary: $24,831

10. Disc jockey
Though some disc jockeys work morning and daytime hours playing recorded music on the radio, many begin work only after the sun sets, spinning at private parties, bars and clubs.
Average salary: $37,340 (radio DJ)

Jobs that early birds and night owls can share
Any job that requires 24-hour coverage is going to have morning and night shifts, thus making it an ideal profession for both morning and night people.

Health care: Nurse, doctor, EMT, paramedic

Food service: Chef/cook, waiter, host(ess), barista, dishwasher

Public service: Police officer, firefighter

Transportation: Transit or railroad operator, truck driver, bus driver, taxi driver, chauffeur

Additional shift jobs: Hotel employees, security guards, helpline and technical support staff

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, CBSalary.com

Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

Adults With ADD - How Did You Sleep Last Night?

By Jennifer Koretsky

Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) often underestimate the importance of sleep. In actuality, getting proper sleep each night is essential to managing adult ADD.

Imagine you are a car, and the amount of sleep you get at night is the amount of gas that gets put in your tank. If you go to bed and get proper rest through solid sleep, your gas tank gets filled. And as anyone who owns a car knows, cars always drive better on a full tank.

If, on the other hand, you go to bed and don't sleep well or don't get enough sleep, then you start your day on half a tank. You're still able to drive, but you don't perform as well, and you hit empty a lot sooner in the day than you'd like to.

Think about it. When you haven't gotten a good night's sleep...

Don't you find yourself running late throughout the day?

Isn't it really difficult to pay attention at work?

Doesn't it seem like more of a chore to eat healthy, exercise, and take care of yourself?

Isn't it harder to motivate yourself to do those household chores, like dishes and laundry?

Don't you find yourself snapping at people who might not deserve it?

If you frequently have trouble getting a good night's sleep, here are a few tips specifically geared towards adults with ADD:

1. Allow yourself adequate time to wind down before bed.

I suggest starting with a bedtime routine. In this case, it's easiest to work backwards:

Determine the best time for you to go to sleep each night. Choose a time that will allow you to get a full night's rest. Let's use an example to demonstrate, and say 11:00pm.

Next, take some time to "get ready for bed." That might mean brushing your teeth, getting your clothes ready for the next day, taking medications, or whatever it is that you do before you go to sleep. If these activities take about 15 minutes, then you would begin getting ready for bed at 10:45pm.

Finally, pick a few "wind down" activities that will help you relax and de-stress. This might include taking a bath, reading, meditating, journaling, or even watching television--provided the shows you choose aren't intense. Spend about an hour winding down and allowing your brain to slow down so that it's not racing when you're trying to fall asleep. In the example provided here, you would start winding down around 9:45 or 10:00pm.

Note: Whatever activities you choose to wind down, make sure they don't involve the computer! Nothing will wake up the ADD brain faster than email or the Internet.

2. Create a comfortable sleeping environment for yourself.
This might include adjusting the temperature in your bedroom, switching to ultra-soft sheets, or investing in light-blocking curtains. Adults with ADD tend to be extremely sensitive, and it's amazing how much little things can make a difference when it comes to your sleeping environment.

3. If all else fails, see your doctor.
There are medical options that you can explore with your doctor, such as taking medication or vitamin/herbal supplements, and testing for sleep disorders.

So here's to a good sleep tonight!

Copyright (c) 2008 Jennifer Koretsky

Jennifer Koretsky is the Founder of the ADD Management Group, Inc. and the author of Odd One Out: The Maverick's Guide to Adult ADD. Jennifer and her team work with ADD adults who are overwhelmed with everyday life in order to help them simplify, focus, and succeed. For free resources and information on adult ADD, visit http://www.ADDmanagement.com .

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Ferranti Night Vision Goggles

By Ricky Lim

Ferranti International are renowned for making night vision goggles for the British Military. The most well known pair of Ferranti night vision goggles available today are the Nite-Op NVGS. These particular goggles are a more advanced version of their ANVIS night vision goggles which the British military used to rely on.

In fact the design of the Nite-Op is basically the same as the ANVIS although they have a much craggier mounting system and they provide the user with a wider field of viewing. Plus the lenses on these night vision goggles are much wider in terms of the diameter which provides the wearer with a lot more comfort when being worn.

Actually, all types of night vision goggles are very similar in that they will all contain certain components in them. The main components that you will find in any type of night vision goggles are as follows:-

1. Image Intensifier

2. Objective Lens System

3. Eye Lens System

But although all night vision googles contain these 3 main components within their manufacture, how they are created and then engineered will result in a difference in how effective the goggles really are. Although they are most commonly used to help a person improve their viewing capabilities at night they are now being used in helping with search and retrieval tasks.

When looking for a good quality pair of night vision goggles whether it be a pair of Ferranti night vision goggles or a pair made by another manufacturer such as Bushnell it is important that you learn as much about them as possible.

Certainly once you start reading up on the various models available you will find a lot of sites offering a short description along with a list of the various features that each model has to offer the wearer. By learning more about the various features on each model you will be better able to understand their capabilities and what the quality of the images are like. Therefore it is best to take your time learning as much as you can about each model prior to make any final decisions on which pair it is you wish to purchase.

Ricky is the owner of http://www.nightvisiongoogles.net. Visit his site today for more night vision goggles reviews such as the Ferranti night vision goggles.