u/Creepy-Way4119

Need help deciding between work schedules (early 4am start)

I currently work 4x10s Tues-Friday want to keep my 4am start for shift differential. My job needs more Monday coverage, so I may have to change my schedule. They said I can flex/request Mondays off with notice when I need to switch my days for travel or otherwise but that wont be a super often thing.

Constraints:

• No Fridays off (Thursday likely off limits too)
• No weekends
• Early start (4am), so rest/recovery matters
• I travel to see family sometimes

Options:

1. Tuesday off
2. Wednesday off
3. Switch to 5x8s (slight pay bump due to extra day of shift diff but lose 3rd day off)

What matters most:

• Not being exhausted
• Still being able to travel without using tons of PTO

Which would you pick and why? Any better ideas?

Thanks!