Changing from shift work 5/2 to normal hours

ibzo
Newbie

Posts: 3

Changing from shift work 5/2 to normal hours May 4, 2021 9:55:01 GMT via mobile

Quote

Post by ibzo on May 4, 2021 9:55:01 GMT

o,

I'm due to receive my formal offer in the next few weeks. In the interview, I was asked how I would feel working on site, 5 days on, two days off. I said I haven't experienced this before so can't give an exact answer but I'm up for a challenge.

I've been thinking about it, and I feel that working 5 days on site and returning to family (wife and 3 kids) on weekends only is really unsustainable in the long term.

Does anyone know how easy it is to move from site work to a different role within the same department and/or how soon this can be done? I have no problem doing it for a few months, but my gut feeling is I won't be able to do it indefinitely.

Thanks in advance.

swan
Senior Member

Posts: 209

Changing from shift work 5/2 to normal hours May 5, 2021 16:44:20 GMT ibzo likes this

Quote

Post by swan on May 5, 2021 16:44:20 GMT

Are you talking about a role at Jazan, so flying in and out, and staying away from your family during the week?
If so, I wouldnt expect a transfer to Dhahran soon - and within a few months wouldnt make sense - you would just have found your feet and be moving g again.
If living away from your family 4 nights a week isnt sustainable for you, dont accept the job. The family compound at Jazan is a LONG way from being finished.

ibzo
Newbie

Posts: 3

Changing from shift work 5/2 to normal hours May 5, 2021 21:01:23 GMT via mobile

Quote

Post by ibzo on May 5, 2021 21:01:23 GMT

Thanks for the insight. I can speak the language and very familiar with the culture so i don't need to necessarily live in a compound, but as of now, I don't know the work location so I shouldn't get carried away and I'll wait until the location is known before exploring the options further. I appreciate the comment that it isn't expected/feasible to move very soon.

experion
Member

Posts: 45

Changing from shift work 5/2 to normal hours May 17, 2021 11:19:28 GMT via mobile ibzo likes this

Quote

Post by experion on May 17, 2021 11:19:28 GMT

Generally, it is easier to change roles or move within the department. But if everyone in your department is 5/2 then you need to move to another department which is extremely difficult. Best to get the offer and negotiate before joining.

ibzo
Newbie

Posts: 3

Changing from shift work 5/2 to normal hours May 17, 2021 21:19:41 GMT via mobile

Quote

Post by ibzo on May 17, 2021 21:19:41 GMT

Thanks for your insight. I'm aware that not everyone in my department is 5/2, it was only mentioned in the interview as one of the types of work that the department does, so hopefully this means things will be more flexible for me.