US hours without overtime: the shift math that actually works

## The math\nA 9-hour US Eastern workday lines up with a 21:00–06:00 PH schedule. That is overnight, but it is not overtime — it is a fixed schedule.\n\n## The trade-off\nOvernight shifts need a higher base and a clear cadence for handoff. We pair every overnight pod with a daytime lead in the same client team to keep the handoff warm.\n\n## When it works\n- Voice support, chat, ticket triage\n- Async-heavy roles (data, research, slide production)\n- 24/7 dispatch or NOC coverage