Need opinions: pro's & con's of 2nd shift

So here's my situation:

New LPN, just passed state boards on Aug. 12! Today, after a month of waiting for a call back, and 15 applications out there, I was FINALLY offered a job at a local SNF. At first, the woman told me I could choose between 1st or 2nd shift. I obviously picked first because what new nurse would turn that down!? How great, even if I have to work a holiday, I'll still be home early in the day! And on regular days, I'll be home to have dinner with my fiancee, see my friends, etc.

Well...I knew it was too good to be true. A couple of hours later, I got a call saying someone from the inside was interested and it's their policy that the employees who are already there have first pick. (The hiring woman apparently didn't know this other nurse was really interested until after she & I had talked.)

So now, after that tease of a 1st shift lifestyle (being home early, having the same schedule as all my friends/family), I have to switch my mentality to being a 2nd shift-er, and I'd like opinions from you guys out there!

Here are some of the pro's & con's that I'm able to think of, and I'd like to hear more if you can think of some!

PRO'S:
+ shift diff. of $1 more per hour
+ never having to set a 6 a.m alarm
+ still being able to enjoy my weekends even if I have to work (work on Saturday at 3pm means I can still go out Friday night if I wanted to!)
+ residents will be going to bed by the end of my shift so perhaps I'll have time to chart, etc
+ ability to transfer to a 1st shift position once I have my foot in the door
+ F/T job with benefits, tuition reimbursement, $300/year clothing allowance, employer matches your 401K contribution

CON'S:
- opposite schedule than everyone else I know
- getting in at 11:30pm & having my fiancee probably already asleep, or close to it!
- not being able to go rent a movie, grab a bite to eat, get a coffee with my friends or fiancee (I know this sounds silly, but I enjoy those little things!)
- working on a holiday 3-11pm pretty much takes your entire day away (who wants Thanksgiving dinner at noon ...or midnight?)
- not being able to unwind/fall asleep after work until probably 1 a.m

Thanks for your comments & feedback!