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Who else is going to be working Christmas Day?

39 replies

SneakyGremlin · 25/12/2025 01:15

Hotel receptionist here - I'm not looking forward to it, I'd rather be home.nut I did negotiate NYE off so that's something.

Anyone else working Xmas Day?

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vodkaredbullgirl · 25/12/2025 01:19

Care supervisor working a night shift and Boxing day night too, got New year off.

captainoctopus · 25/12/2025 01:25

We are staying in a hotel as there isn't space for us in DD's, so the staff here. Planning to get to breakfast when it starts and out of our room as soon as we can so the morning doesn't drag on for the staff.

SneakyGremlin · 25/12/2025 01:26

captainoctopus · 25/12/2025 01:25

We are staying in a hotel as there isn't space for us in DD's, so the staff here. Planning to get to breakfast when it starts and out of our room as soon as we can so the morning doesn't drag on for the staff.

We're not doing a cooked breakfast here today, just the usual cereal/yoghurt/fruit offerings. That's stuff we can do as opposed to the kitchen staff who work hard enough the rest of the year!

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SneakyGremlin · 25/12/2025 05:22

And of course sleep evades me before the shift Hmm

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waitandwonder · 25/12/2025 05:24

Farmer here so every day is a work day Smile due to be a lovely sunny, crisp day though so looking forward to getting out when it gets light and of course we get to be together as a family at the same time

Ral101 · 25/12/2025 05:28

Me. I’m an anaesthetist doing Christmas Eve nightshift and Christmas Day nightshift on ITU.

SneakyGremlin · 25/12/2025 05:29

waitandwonder · 25/12/2025 05:24

Farmer here so every day is a work day Smile due to be a lovely sunny, crisp day though so looking forward to getting out when it gets light and of course we get to be together as a family at the same time

I admire you, I certainly couldn't do it!

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Oopt · 25/12/2025 05:31

Dh and I both working, but not until later this evening and luckily both wfh this year. We don’t celebrate Christmas in any meaningful way so don’t mind doing them, but it sucks a not being able to have a glass of wine!

Menopausio · 25/12/2025 05:39

Yes, couple of hours this morning then this evening. Healthcare. Have worked many a Christmas Day/ Night. Adult DC .

Blushingm · 25/12/2025 05:41

im a district nurses- working both Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

DS is working in the local pub til 3.30pm

MumtoaMuffin · 25/12/2025 05:46

Paeds nurse here! 5 mins until my alarm goes off for my 12.5 hour shift

TheBigBagBabes · 25/12/2025 05:48

Me! I’m a community nurse, I’m working 7-5 today. DS is with his dad until tomorrow and all being well I’ll make it to my mums for Christmas dinner today so not too bad

SwayingInTime · 25/12/2025 06:07

Yep, up for work now, midwife.

Blushingm · 25/12/2025 06:13

TheBigBagBabes · 25/12/2025 05:48

Me! I’m a community nurse, I’m working 7-5 today. DS is with his dad until tomorrow and all being well I’ll make it to my mums for Christmas dinner today so not too bad

Wishing you stable palliative patients , no hypos, lack of blocked catheters and all the luck of the traffic lights……

My list is a tough one e today with some young end of life patients so I’m hoping today goes smoothly for them

Flowertopz · 25/12/2025 06:15

Hotel receptionist. Started at 5.30 be finished at 10am so not to bad

MadamRaz · 25/12/2025 06:20

Just coming to the end of my Christmas eve nightshift and that's me done til Sunday night! Hopefully I will get a little nap this morning when the kids have opened their presents

SneakyGremlin · 25/12/2025 06:26

Flowertopz · 25/12/2025 06:15

Hotel receptionist. Started at 5.30 be finished at 10am so not to bad

Jealous of that shift pattern! I'm on 1pm-11pm

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Doyouthinktheyknow · 25/12/2025 06:26

7-7:30 for me. Mental health nurse in A&E and a general hospital. Don’t mind too much but looking forward to day off tomorrow.

Merry Christmas🎄

Flowertopz · 25/12/2025 06:29

SneakyGremlin · 25/12/2025 06:26

Jealous of that shift pattern! I'm on 1pm-11pm

Ouch thats a nasty one . We all split xmas day so do 4 hrs each but get paid for 8 . Nights do there full 8 hrs shift tho

ChocHotolate · 25/12/2025 06:31

8-8 in an NHS walk in centre as a nurse practitioner.
Wishing everyone else working a calm day with pleasant customers/patients and clear roads for our commutes in & out

thewideeyedpea · 25/12/2025 06:34

I'm off to look after 36 cats for an animal welfare charity, they will all be getting an extra Christmas cuddle this morning!

Blueuggboots · 25/12/2025 06:38

Yeah, I’m at work today. I’ve had about 3 hours sleep for no good reason!
I work in police custody.

plominoagain · 25/12/2025 06:42

Me , just getting ready to
go . Emergency services , so wishing for peace and goodwill !

WaneyEdge · 25/12/2025 06:44

Me, work in care. Finishing at 2 though.

Hope we all have a great day!

TheHillIsMine · 25/12/2025 06:48

Me. I'm doing 23-26 which is disappointing as I only wanted today off and I won't see my child for nearly a year after the weekend. But I know I'm appreciated by the people I'm going to assist. I am a carer.

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