People who work nights drive taxis, stock shelves, patrol streets, manage hospitals, put out fires, and do so much more to ensure that our everyday lives are as safe and smooth as possible.

However, their schedule often clashes with that of the outside world—something that can become especially challenging when trying to get enough rest.

For Reddit userSpecialShake6702, the noise from their neighbors’ young children playing outside every day made it impossible to sleep. So, they decided to take matters into their own hands.

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Night shifts can be exhausting enough as they are

Night shift worker covering ears in frustration due to noise, seeking a peaceful morning.

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But this owl can’t get enough sleep when the sun’s up either

Night shift worker struggles with noise from neighbor’s kids in the morning, leading to lawn mowing retaliation.

Text describing the noise disrupting a night shift worker’s mornings, including yelling and running.

Text image about night shift worker’s disrupted mornings by loud kids. Neighbor dismisses concerns, offering no apology.

Text about a night shift worker mowing the lawn early, disturbing neighbors in pajamas.

Text about a night shift worker confronting loud kids and neighbors for peace during mornings.

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Sleep deprivation is extremely common among night and evening shift workers

Person Upsets Neighbors By Using Their Own Logic Against Them: “You’ll Get Used To It”

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However, according to the research, evening and night-shift workers face higher rates of conflict between their work schedules and their social and family lives in a broader sense, too. Testimonies from cleaners emphasized the negative impact on their relationships with their children and partners.

So, the Redditor’s desire for quality rest is more than understandable. While that doesn’t mean that the entire neighborhood should adapt to their time zone, kids creating havoc at 7 AM does sound tiring—even for those with regular schedules.

Seems like our Reddit may have gotten a combo.

Nearly half (49%) of respondents said they chose a direct approach and discussed the issue with their neighbor, while more than one in four (27%) say they’ve called the police, which can sometimes be inefficient, especially if no crime is involved. The person behind this post chose petty option C.

Most people who read the story said its author was entitled to their petty revenge

Reddit comment supporting night shift worker dealing with loud kids.

Comment discussing morning noise disturbing night shift worker’s peace.

Comment from user supporting night shift worker, praising their actions.

Night shift worker fights back, mowing lawn at 6 am after being disturbed by loud kids.

Text exchange about night shift worker’s mornings disturbed by noisy kids, discussing a plan to return the noise.

Reddit comment discussing night shift worker’s revenge for noisy mornings caused by loud children.

Reddit comment by thescrapplekid discussing night shift worker’s reaction to noisy mornings.

But some were worried about the lawn mower disrupting the entire neighborhood

Reddit comment discussing night shift worker’s neighbors not acting against loud kids.

Reddit comment on night shift worker dealing with noisy kids, suggesting a late evening solution for peace.

Comment from an online forum discussing night shift worker’s issues with loud neighbors.

Comment discussing noise issues for night shift workers disturbed by kids.

Text discussing quiet hours and early morning noise conflicts in a neighborhood setting.

Online comment about night shift worker disturbed by loud kids at 6 am, discussing fairness of response.

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