There are many jobs that require you to work night shifts. Some roles only require it occasionally, possibly in a run up to a business period but various roles within the police, NHS, fire service, prisons service and caring often do require you to work shifts which involve night work.

For some people, night shifts are the perfect option. It can fit in with their lifestyle and you often get a few days off in the week which some people prefer.

There are some downsides to working nights are often these are more for people that have to do it on a long term basis. Shift working can be very anti social especially if you work the majority of nights. You may find that even on your days off your body clock is still used to doing nights so you do not sleep properly.  If you have a partner or children it may be that you get little time to spend with them as the days you are off, they may be at school or work.

Night shifts are often better paid than working the same job in the day and this can be very attractive to many.