Shift work advice

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Hi all,

I have just been offered an internal IT operations role which is on a 12 hour shift pattern (7 till 7)
Looking at the rota it seems its 4 days on (2 days 2 nights) 5 days off and then 5 days on (2 days 3 nights) 4 days off.
It comes will a promotion and pay rise plus shift allowance which works out approx. 20k. I am comfortable at the moment but the extra money could come in really handy.
Does anyone have any experience of working these type of shifts?
Are you constantly tired? Do you miss your home life?
Just to add I have 2 young kids (3 & 6) so 2 days a week I will be leaving before they wake and returning when they are in bed.
Although it will give me a chance to pick them up and drop them at school when I am off.

Any advice is much appreciated

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4x4Tyke said:

Are you talking 20k extra? Because frankly £20k gross for IT Operations staff, they are taking your pants down.

Yes it's 20k on top of my current salary

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Rick101 said:

Are you going for it OP?

Yup! After discussing it with my wife and taking all the comments you guys have given me on board I have decided to give it a go for 6 months and see how it works out.
Initially my wife was dead against it as we already have a pretty good routine set up but a few adjustments on both sides and she has come round to my way of thinking.

Wish me luck!

p.s. Thank you to everyone who took the time to give their honest opinion. It really is much appreciated.