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Original poster

Co worker keeps falling asleep.

54 replies

MrsMotherHen · 03/08/2018 04:23

AIBU am in work on a 12hr shift and every single shift my co worker is nodding off and on from at least 12am till 5am. To be fair when stuff needs doing they get up fairly quick and do do the work thats required...to an extent.

The constant head bopping followed by a loud snore is annoying me its every single shift I work with them ....there doing it right now! Blush we are even allowed to sleep on break for an hour if we feel like we need it so i just dont understand.

AIBU to shout WAKE UP!!!!

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Vitalogy · 03/08/2018 04:27

If you aren't having to carry them in any way I'd leave them to it.

Redteapot67 · 03/08/2018 04:29

If you are allowed to sleep and they are sleeping what’s the problem?

fifizzz · 03/08/2018 04:31

Could be undiagnosed sleep disorder? I have narcolepsy and I do that, I've had people tell me to wake up it doesn't work I just do it anyway. Possibly ask them about it?

highModal · 03/08/2018 04:31

What's the job?

BlueBug45 · 03/08/2018 04:31

I fall asleep if I'm bored at work. It is also well known that shift/night workers often have sleep problems as some people will naturally fall asleep in the early hours of the morning. This is why you are not advised to drive then.

YANBU to warn them they have a habit of it in case a manager comes round.

YANBU to wake them up if they are snoring. Oh and when they are snoring if they are struggling for breath then tell them.

Original poster
MrsMotherHen · 03/08/2018 04:32

only allowed to sleep on break. This is not break time am talking about. Its the rest of the shift.

I know its petty but it just bugs me.

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MrsMotherHen · 03/08/2018 04:34

its a nursing home thats the thing our matron is on tonight and s new starter on tonight it doesn't look good.

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Redteapot67 · 03/08/2018 04:36

Not petty if they are meant to be awake
Mention it to your boss

BlueBug45 · 03/08/2018 04:51

OP then wake them up.

In previous jobs I've had colleagues wake me up and tell me I've fallen asleep.

Oh and they may have undergoing medical issues, so telling them they have a sleep problem will help them.

Original poster
MrsMotherHen · 03/08/2018 04:51

oh I couldnt be a snitch the matron will not take no shit and prob sack him or give a warning of some sort weve got to be alert for emergencies.

I do like my co worker it just annoys the life out of me.

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BlueBug45 · 03/08/2018 04:52

Underlying not undergoing

Original poster
MrsMotherHen · 03/08/2018 04:59

weve spoke about medical things in the past have asked are you ok you seem shatterd and its always yeah am ok just hate my first night shift.

There up now its 5am just seems I have to be alert enough for 2 of us which is exhausting enough.

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QueenDoris · 03/08/2018 05:14

It depends on the job you do. If you are a mattress tester it is probably ok. If you are an airline pilot probably less ok.

If sleeping is a bad thing in your job I suggest you gaffer tape a kitchen knife to their chair so that when they nod off they stab themselves in the eye. That’ll sort it out.

BinG0wings123 · 03/08/2018 05:19

Theee staff got sacked from my place last week in a spot check by management.

All asleep.

12 hour nightshift here and no breaks to sleep. (It’s hell)

user1471462428 · 03/08/2018 05:19

The loud snore may well be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.. please ask them to get checked, you could save their life.

Zommum · 03/08/2018 05:23

Could you make the phone ring and leave him to answer it?

Barbaro · 03/08/2018 05:36

I'd report him.

Underlying issue or not, he's putting lives at risk there. Other people get sacked for that in nursing, why is he so special?

TeacupTattoo · 03/08/2018 06:43

I sympathise, my husband works nights in a nursing home too...he isn't allowed to sleep in his break though. He has colleagues who fall asleep like you've said and it annoys him so much...doesn't seem fair when you are coping with your tiredness with a huge effort. It breeds resentment. Almost like one person constantly awake at night with a baby and watching their partner sleep through it all all the time. I don't have any advice unfortunately. The worst culprit here actually got caught sleeping in an inappropriate place and was sacked.

Original poster
MrsMotherHen · 03/08/2018 07:44

hit the nail on the head there teacup Confused

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N33dm0remilk · 03/08/2018 12:57

I work shifts, it occurs and it is really annoying, so I sympathize. It says in our terms and conditions no sleeping on duty. So the sleeping person could end up with no job. It's unfair on people who stay awake !

MissionItsPossible · 03/08/2018 13:05

I have a work colleague who does this. I throw pens at them.

terrychocolateorange123 · 03/08/2018 13:08

feed him cheese when you can- hopefully the nightmares will stop it happening in future

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 03/08/2018 13:12

I don't understand why you don't just wake them up or ask them why they keep falling asleep?

Arewehomeyet · 03/08/2018 13:15

2-5 is the hardest bit of the night shift so I do sympathise. Is it only on his first night? I used to find it complete torture trying to stay awake sometimes. My job was normally very busy which helped. Must be so much harder to stay awake when there is a lot of sitting around?

pannikin · 03/08/2018 13:15

To people suggesting it could be an undiagnosed sleep disorder - yes, it could but surely it's more likely to be the fact it's the middle of the night and we are naturally attuned to sleeping when it's dark?

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