Any suggestion to fill up my free time 10Am-5Pm

[mfas2000]

Hello folks

Well, I finished my contract with the company i worked for sometime back and of course have been looking for new job. As you imagine, not the prettiest experience at all.

Anyway, I have plenty of freetime till i find a job. I m wondering how can i fill this time? I thought about GYM to meet new people, however i m afraid that I may have to relocate if i cant get anything in Dubai, so dont want long term commtiment contracts whuch is the norm for Dubai GYMs

Any suggestion for Outdoor activities? espcially in the early time where my wife is not around at work- say 10am-5 Pm?

Any suggestions to fill up my time would be appreciated?..

I am 35 yrs old Married dude, any people in the same boat who would like to hang out or pitch in suggestions ..

Thanks

[vantage]

learn a new language?
paint / sketch?
exercise?
tidy the house??!!!
all of the above?

[ccr]

How about spend all of the "free time" looking for a job ?

I would think that would be number 1 priority...

[pamela0810]

Originally Posted by ccr

How about spend all of the "free time" looking for a job ?

I would think that would be number 1 priority...

My thoughts exactly. Shouldn't you be spending your free time looking for a new job?

[saraswat]

Well in all honesty, with the job process nowadays being almost completely online, after applying and calling etc.. one could still find himself with extra time on his hands. In regards to the extra time, I think if you look into learning some of the skills related to your industry, that you don't already possess, it would both keep you busy and help in the job process... good luck ..

[mfas2000]

well for those suggesting spending the time looking for a new job (hope you read the question first before you reply) , i think this goes without saying DUH! the question was to extracurricula activities...

hope to receive more specific suggstions

[rsinner]

its a good thing that you have free time, and suggestions above sound pretty good. I would hate to spend too much money on any activity when I am unemployed though (good thing your wife works!).

The last time I was unemployed (not out of choice) and job hunting, I made it a point to speak to and meet up with a lot of people. I also visited the beach a lot to just chill out, and read quite a bit. But there were still days when I would do nothing but watch movies or the TV (this was not in Dubai, so I could actually go out)

also, interesting take on this Need to Find a Job? Stop Looking So Hard - Peter Bregman - Harvard Business Review

[m1key]

If you're stuck for things to do, I have plenty of gardening and stuff to keep you occupied

[fcjb1970]

Originally Posted by mfas2000

Hello folks
I thought about GYM to meet new people, however i m afraid that I may have to relocate if i cant get anything in Dubai, so dont want long term commtiment contracts whuch is the norm for Dubai GYMs

Plenty of gyms out there that will let you do a month to month. But it sounded like a good excuse not to get in shape

[Canuck_Sens]

Look ..apply for jobs, but live as well. Hang out with your fellas..spend quality time...And more importantly take your wife out! You dont have the job excuse anymore !Try new things too!