Dating on a dupont schedule
DuPont Schedule
Four crews, a 28-day cycle, and a full week off every month
The DuPont schedule is a 4-week continuous-operations cycle that gives every team a full 7 days off per cycle. Heavy industry loves it, and so do people who like long vacations without using PTO.
Cycle length
28 days
Days off per cycle
14
Why dating is hard on a dupont schedule
- •7 straight days on can crush you
- •Nights in the cycle reset your sleep every month
- •Partners without schedule literacy will struggle
The upside
- ✓A full week off every 28 days — no PTO used
- ✓Half the cycle you're off-duty
- ✓Great for parenting, travel, or a side hustle
Compatibility with other shift patterns
How well does the dupont schedule pair with other common shift patterns?
4-on / 4-off
75
Strong Match
A few pattern differences, but plenty of aligned days and compatible rhythms. Highly workable.
Panama Schedule
75
Strong Match
A few pattern differences, but plenty of aligned days and compatible rhythms. Highly workable.
Rotating 12-Hour Shifts
71
Strong Match
A few pattern differences, but plenty of aligned days and compatible rhythms. Highly workable.
Other
62
Workable
You'll need a shared calendar and some planning, but plenty of couples thrive here.
Irregular Schedule
57
Workable
You'll need a shared calendar and some planning, but plenty of couples thrive here.
48/96 Fire/EMS
55
Workable
You'll need a shared calendar and some planning, but plenty of couples thrive here.
Fixed Night Shift
52
Needs Effort
Your overlap is thinner. Intentional date days and clear comms make the difference.
Fixed Day Shift
42
Needs Effort
Your overlap is thinner. Intentional date days and clear comms make the difference.
Who typically works the dupont schedule
Explore dating pages for each profession that runs this pattern.
Factory Workers Dating
Plant operators run Dupont, Pitman, and 4-on/4-off schedules that put you on nights half the month.
Oil & Gas Workers Dating
Oilfield hitches run 14-on/14-off or 7/7 with travel in between — and dating has to bend around the rotation.
Miners Dating
Mining crews run 12-hour rotations on remote sites — FIFO schedules shape your whole year.
Power Plant Operators Dating
Grid runs every second — operators run 12-hour rotations on DuPont or Pitman to keep the lights on.
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