One of the nice things about an afternoon shif is the fact that my mornings are free for me to get started. I can be a slow start, but I prefer taking my mornings at a “relaxing” pace.
It also means I can do a little more trainwatching. Since I commute anyway, I can come down to Edgerton at 11:30, watch trains for an hour or so, then take I-35 up to work before I start at 2.