Well I'm really sorry but there ARE people out there who do the same job as you and who manage, ever thought about that? Ever thought about the rules being the same everywhere? Your last sentence shows that you almost THINK it's something against you PERSONALLY which is obviously rubbish! You chose that job for god's sake so stop moaning all the time. For god's sake GET A 9-5PM OFFICE JOB if you think we are off so much better, this is just ridiculous. I've got a friend who does your job and I know from him what it's like. I also know about your mealbreaks and stuff but have you ever tried: - preparing healthy food, put it in a rucksack and take it with you? (I'm sure you'll be able to have it in between!!) - It is not that you don't have one minute to go and have a glass of water/go to the toilet (c'mon, it's bad but we're still in Europe here!!) - cycle to work or try and get some exercise before you go to work or when you come home, it doesnt have to be a 5-miles-run every day, you see, it's a about generally feeling fitter and more awake! - finding people/friends who are flexible or maybe work shifts as well, I happen to live in London and if you want to you can meet people 24/7, this city never sleeps if you go to the right places, if you dont believe me, come with me and I'll show it to you!!! IT IS ONLY UP TO YOU!!!! For goodness sake don't blame others (HR, your job, the shift work, the missing meal breaks) for YOUR problems, you can CHANGE things and adapt so that you make the best out of it! I love your blog, honest, but I am sick of hearing you moan ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!