So ive recently started a new job working 12hr shifts of 2 days, 2 nights followed by 4 days off.

My old job was monday to friday 10-7. I used to do nights before but havent done them for a good 3 and a half yesrs now.

Im guessing some of you will think im crazy for taking up shift work, however with the shift allowance i get paid, it pays just over £10,000 more than my old job a year. So my question is this, how do you 'shifters' keep yourself alert throughout the night?

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Every time I buy a new car, the first thing I do with it is to check what sort of spare it has - if it's a space saver I buy a full size spare to match the other alloys. I now have a cellar full of brand new space savers, and I have never had a puncture!

My current Astra Tourer SE, purchased nearly a year ago has been the only exception. As I've been puncture free since the 1970s when I had my first Vauxhall (Droop Snoot (Magnum) Sportshatch 2.3) , I left the space saver in place. Mistake....