Is $37 an hour good pay for a night shift promotion?

[Anonymous]

I got promoted but have to go to nights not sure if a year or more

[AI Opinion]

Advisor Smith here.

Whether $37/hour is “good” depends on:

- Your location: In many U. S. areas, $37/hr ($76k/year full‑time) is solid; in very high‑cost cities, it’s more average.
- Your experience and field: If this is above the typical rate for your role and region, it’s a good sign.
- Shift differential: Nights usually pay more. Ask what extra you’re getting compared to days.
- Impact on life: Sleep, family, social life, and health matter.

Run a simple budget with $37/hr and see if it clearly improves your financial situation.

[Staximus]

That depends on what you’re doing and how much more the pay is than you were getting before. I’ve worked nights on and off for many years, it’s not for everybody. The best advice I can give you is have a super strict sleep schedule or it will be hell on your body and mind.

[Asker]

The pay is worth it isn’t it

[Staximus]

That depends on how much of a raise you are getting , how much more work you’re going to have to do, and if you can handle working nights

[Asker]

Basically was payed 24 hour nights will automatically give me top pay which is 37

[Asker]

Not sure how long I’ll be staying nights tho

[Asker]

Can be little as year or more

[Staximus]

If you have kids it’s going to be rough

[Asker]

Really but the pay is great

[Staximus]

Do you have kids?

[Asker]

One but his 6

[Staximus]

You need to seriously think about if you’re going to be able to have enough time to sleep and take care of your child and spend time with him. Missing sleep is the worst thing for your physical and mental health and rapidly ages you

[Staximus]

Maybe sleep when he’s at school. Put your phone on do not disturb where the only people can call you is people who know you’re sleeping and it’s an emergency situation

[Asker]

I see I think I can manage a year or two max

[Lliam]

That's $1,489 for a 40 hour week or $5,920 a month. Of course, things like taxes and social security will be deducted, but still not bad at all.
Do you get any benefits like health insurance and paid vacation time?

[Asker]

Ohh yess

[Lliam]

You are lucky to have such a good job. I would tell you to pay your dues, show your boss how competent and dedicated you are, and wait for a promotion to better hours and a better position.

Also, put a percentage of your salary into a 401(k).

[choco-latte]

First you should ask them for how long, because it’s a really tough schedule. But yes, it sounds like a pretty good salary. If it was only for a year, I’d definitely go for it.

[choco-latte]

I mean if you have a family it could be difficult to balance family time with work though, so keep it in mind. But if you’re single, I’d go for it.

[Asker]

Yea they just said I have to wait my turn to get off nights

[Calyptomaniac]

You'll adjust to whatever your schedule is. It can sound like it might be ridiculous at first but you get into a routine with it. If you need the money, then having an off schedule is worth it.

[Danny_dan92]

I would say so, I imagine this is graveyard shift?




If it is, you might not like it. The pay is great, a little more than what I make. Give it a go for awhile and see how you like it.

[Asker]

Why you say graveyard shift?

[Danny_dan92]

You said night. I wasn’t sure if it was second shift or graveyard shift

[Asker]

Night shift

[Danny_dan92]

So 10pm to 6am?

[Asker]

But it can be little as a year or more

[Asker]

It’s 6 pm
To 6 am

[Danny_dan92]

Right. So graveyard shift.

[Asker]

A year won’t hurt

[DeeDeeDeVour]

$37.00 per hour is a good hourly rate.

It's not a lot if you're only working very few hours.

[Asker]

10 hrs per day 40

[FunkyMonkee]

FUCK YEAH!!! If you don't want it, I'll take it!!

[Iron_Man]

You’re lucky if you’re making that nowadays I made that kind of money many many years ago

[Iron_Man]

Especially at your age

[Asker]

It’s a physical job tho

[Iron_Man]

But I also worked physical. I started making that kind of money 15 to 20 years ago so I would say for your age you’re doing great.

[FrodoSkywalker007]

Sounds great!

[Jmmmfi4]

Uh yeah