Love curry rice! Yeah I'm in a similar boat in a 28 day rotational schedule. 14 on 14 off 7 over nights 7 day shifts all 12s. So before a 3 or 4 day on I have a day of cooking. If I'm gonna pick up a few OT shifts I fill the freezer typically. My girl works a normal schedule and works from home semi frequently. So sometimes I set up a crock pot and have her run it for 4-6 hours. That and pasta are about her culinary limits lol.
I'm a robot, I could eat the same basic thing over and over. I do add variety pretty consistently. But, back when I was in college and poor I ate the same thing for months in a row.
I exclusively work 12 hour shifts with a 45 minute commute each way. Time on work days is real precious. Knowing I have a good meal a few minutes in the microwave/air fryer away stops me from getting something shitty on the way home. Granted I have a lot of days off (14 a month). So I'm a bit more lax during my 7 straight off.
I'd consider that different. The term is more commonly applied to individuals who have never participated in the job market, academia or trades. Or at the very least in a limited and temporary capacity.
Love curry rice! Yeah I'm in a similar boat in a 28 day rotational schedule. 14 on 14 off 7 over nights 7 day shifts all 12s. So before a 3 or 4 day on I have a day of cooking. If I'm gonna pick up a few OT shifts I fill the freezer typically. My girl works a normal schedule and works from home semi frequently. So sometimes I set up a crock pot and have her run it for 4-6 hours. That and pasta are about her culinary limits lol.