Podcasts. Audio classes. Lots of sleep planning.

That's what good contractors do. Unfortunately not all contractors are good contractors.

Architect here. What you said is absolutely untrue. Some counties may not require a permit for residential, but typically non-residential structures require a permit. Your county's permitting or records department has a copy of all permitted plans including structural, mechanical, electrical, and whatever else is required to get the permit. Now, how well they kept the records is another story. I've seen the historical stuff stored on microfiche or microfilm and you need to use a special machine to see it, however I believe some counties are making efforts to digitize their records. Also the accuracy of where things are is a hit or miss due to the nature of construction.

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Some public libraries have notaries and will do it for free. I worked at a public library and they required every full time salaried employee to become a notary.

I did a 5am to 1:30 for about 3 years. (really 1pm because I took my 1/2 hour lunch at the end of the day) If you're not in bed by 10 you're hosed. 10pm to 4am is only 6 hours, although I'd get up at 3:45 and out the door by 4:20. Some days I'd go to bed at 8:30 and I'd shoot for 9pm as latest so I'd get almost 7 hours.
I liked getting up early on my days off. The farmers markets were a lot less busy at 7am which still gave me time to make some tea and other essentials for Saturday morning...
And Sunday morning walks/rides/drives before everyone gets on the road is nice.
Big tip is don't stay up until late on Friday/Saturday or you're hosed for Monday. Yeah, it means hitting the bar during prime time is challenging, and sports events are recorded. I'd still do concerts and stuff on occasion but I'd take Monday's off sometimes too if I was doing a late weekend to get back in the early swing.

For $25 you can have it done online at home. I had to use it last week and someone across the country did it over webcam. Sworn statement and everything.

My library notarized documents for free so check there too

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You can just go to a UPS store that does notary services and get it for $15.

Free at the bank

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I usually go to a notary public. They have them at mailbox and UPS-type stores.

My local True Value hardware store will notarize documents for free.

Well aren't you fancy with your free notarization - some of us have to slum it on Kijiji like commoners.

I worked 12 hour shifts for years. The trick was to do almost no chores on workdays. Sure you need to make meals and a bagged lunch, you might have to wash a sink full of dishes. But no yard work no house work. You get bigger jobs done that you need to, on your days off.

Then because you work longer hours you have more days off, and you use them productively. In short I learned to like long work days, and seized control of my procrastinating habits to my advantage.

You can do 10s if a guy like my me, can enjoy 12s.

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One more thing- if I go home and sit in front of the tv I’m done for the rest of the day. If you have things to do, take care of them as soon as you get off of your shift. You’ll feel more accomplished and sleep better because if it. Did I mention sleep? Get sleep. You’ll be fine. You’re not the only one working this shift and many work way worse shifts.

I used to be in the military, and that was pretty much the schedule. I usually went to bed at 10pm but I naturally sleep for 6 hours so I could do that. Most guys I knew were in bed by 8 or 9 on work days.

For the most part, you do get used to it. Should take about a week. Maintain your sleep schedule even on days off. If you must sleep in, try to limit it to an hour past your usual time. This will minimize grogginess on your work days.

Don't worry about getting stuff done. The sun will be up, so you'll be awake enough to do something. You won't be a work horse, but you'll accomplish at least one task.

If you're not a morning person, you can always sleep right when you get off work, and then just be awake all night. It sounds weird but I did it for six months when I was overseas. again, you get used to it.

If you have enough time on your midday break, I recommend a 20 minute nap then. even if you don't sleep your brain will appreciate the rest. If you don't have enough time for that, then a nap after work should do the trick, yes.

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As for the Doctor visits, most doctors have appointments available after 3pm if you can book enough in advance. Otherwise, ask your boss before you book the appointment if you can leave early for doctor visits, and be honest with him about how frequent it may be. Most managers are willing to work something out.

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Good luck.

Get 7-8 hrs of sleep and don’t take regular naps or it will screw up your sleep time. I schedule my dr appts for the end of my shift and give as much notice as possible so that I’m only missing out on maybe the last half hour of work or schedule a zoom appt if possible and take it on your break. The main thing is start on that schedule, stay on that schedule and get sleep. Trust me. I’m trying to get my sleep back in line and it’s a struggle. Also stay off of the the phone at night. … like me lol. Good luck.

Yeah, I was going to mention this. Most banks will do it for free if you are a customer. Charge a small fee if you aren't.

Your bank will do it for free.

Or, if you have an account in a local bank, go there. Most likely, a teller or manager can notarize you documents for free.

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