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드디어 철야를 하게 됐습니다... 상상이상으로 많이 버네요.

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Key takeaways

Lifestyle

Job Change + First Overnight Shift

  • They were scammed during a job application and ended up moving from Hyeongtaek to Yongin.
  • Their first day involved an overnight shift at SK Hynix.
  • Pay mentioned: a daily wage of roughly 300,000 KRW.
  • Shift timing: work starts at 7 PM; they plan to arrive around 6 PM.

Pre-Work Routine (Sleep + Waking Up)

  • They tried to sleep as late as possible, but still woke up around 2:30 PM.
  • If the weather is good, they consider easy cardio, including “perfect weather for a run,” and note that fasted cardio helps them wake up.
  • They emphasize that finishing the routine is important.

Food Strategy While Preparing to Work

  • Since they’re staying near an inn/resort area, they decide not to cook ramen inside because it’s too noisy while others are sleeping.
  • Advice: “Make sure you eat properly.”
  • For a quick pre-sleep meal:
    • They’ve heard people often eat gimbap right before sleeping.
    • They carry a simple packaged meal given by someone who previously quit.

Area / Travel Highlights Around Work

Nearby

  • A supermarket is directly in front.
  • Going that way leads toward Jisan Resort, where they used to ski (including season sign-ups).

Commute Rules (Important)

  • You cannot bring a vehicle directly to the site.
  • You must take the shuttle bus.
  • Nearest parking is about 7–8 km away (≈ 10 minutes by car).
  • Then the shuttle takes another ~7–8 minutes to reach the site.
  • Estimated total commute: ~30 minutes from leaving.
  • If they need to reach a farther/high location, they may have to leave earlier.

On-Site Logistics

  • They park, take the shuttle, and arrive at the site.
  • When a truck arrives, work includes lifting/unloading, with materials delivered to each person’s work point.
  • They lift duct materials (bulky items), but they feel it’s manageable because:
    • the quantity isn’t excessive,
    • there are enough people.
  • Their main concern is that it’s their first all-nighter, so they feel groggy/tired.

Cafeteria / Meal System

  • They don’t eat outside; it’s a military-style cafeteria inside.
  • Meal setup:
    • One person type eats convenience food,
    • Another focuses on restaurant-style meals.
  • With one ticket, they can choose many items and eat as much as they want, including:
    • cup noodles, snacks
    • ramen
    • yogurt, coffee
  • Typical behavior: eat quickly, then go back to rest.
  • Many people eat something simple and sleep.

Rest / Lounges During the Shift

  • The lounge is described as a spacious floor area (compared to smaller domestic boats with wide wooden flooring).
  • People lie down flat on their backs.
  • They mention that SK Hynix lunch break benefits feel better than Samsung.
  • When tired, they think they can sleep ~1.5 hours without eating.

End of Shift + Return Plan

  • They expect to finish around 5:30 AM.
  • Plan after work:
    • shuttle back to the car parking area (~10 minutes),
    • then drive to their accommodation (~10 minutes).
  • Expected arrival home: around 6:00 AM.

Work Culture / Coworkers’ Banter + Teamwork

  • They discuss:
    • who is in charge,
    • what tasks are ongoing,
    • how responsibilities rotate.
  • Outputs are described as “shots/tasks per month,” including:
    • sticking to basics around 50,
    • hitting 56 last month,
    • possibly over 60 this month.
  • If someone takes time off, tasks increase and the workload shifts (more tasks added).

Mindset + Takeaway From Manual Labor

  • Manual labor can vary a lot, but:
    • don’t underestimate it,
    • skilled workers seem to be paid well (example: a foreman earning around 9–10 million KRW).
  • It feels rewarding mainly because it’s profitable.
  • They acknowledge it doesn’t feel like gaining a long-term skill, but it works well for people who want to make money quickly.
  • When tired: the practical solution is essentially to run/keep moving and keep thinking later.
  • Closing attitude: once they adjust, the shift should feel easier—so they encourage endurance.

Notable Locations / Products / Speakers

Companies / Work

  • SK Hynix (overnight shift)
  • Mentioned comparison: Samsung

Areas / Places

  • Hyeongtaek, Yongin
  • Jisan Resort (ski resort)

Food Mentioned

  • ramen, gimbap, cup noodles
  • yogurt, coffee

Transportation

  • Shuttle bus to the site (no personal vehicle access)

People Referenced

  • Coworkers / foreman / president (no clear specific names identified)

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