All Nighter

It’s part of the job to have to pull an all nighter every once in a while. Deadlines have to be hit and time has an annoying habit of not slowing down when the pressure is on. I’ve done my fair share of all nighters so here is my guide to making it to the morning in good spirits.

1. Have a good playlist set. Make sure you have some tunes that are going to keep you awake and limit those chillax tracks for when you’re just about to finish.

2. Have a good hot pot of coffee brewed and midnight snacks prepared.

3. Keep the end in sight. Never do an all nighter early on in a project. (Not sure why you would ever need to.)

4. It is much easier if you’re enjoying the job. Nothing sucks more than an all nighter on a project you wouldn’t even show your Nan.

5. If you are working an all nighter on a job which sucks then make sure you’re getting paid the over-time. Counting the cash you’ve earnt will help that 4am pass a little easier than a swallowed fork.

6. Switch on your preferred social network. It’s good to chat and someone is always up and working amongst the online community.

7. Except madness usually sets in around 3am but leaves in time for disillusionment to set in around 4am. Eat some more of the midnight snack and brew another coffee to get you throw to bird call.

8. Enjoy the sunrise. Hey, it’s not often you’ll see it. Might as well enjoy it.

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