Bored after my full time job...
By maezee
@maezee (41985)
United States
January 25, 2012 8:05am CST
After I get off work.. I AM BORED! I work 40 hour weeks, sometimes even more, but when I go home (no family, no boyfriend to spend time with), I am often times bored. I give myself projects (my friend's homeless non-profit, cleaning, etc) but sometimes it's just not enough!
Do you feel the same way?
I am considering picking up a second, little part-time job OR starting to volunteer somewhere a couple days of the week. I could probably use the money from the little part-time job (like 10-15 hours a week or so..) to pay off some revolving credit card debt... And volunteering would be awesome...
What do you think?
I enjoy (personally) being busy...So it's hard to just come home and do nothing during the week...
Do you feel the same way?? What do you do about it??
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7 responses
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
30 Sep 12
Well, I can relate with this one as it has happened even for me from time to time, and it just seems like it is harder to find things to do that might help keep me busy and might interest me. Even somedays knowing I could come in here and post away does not always interest me either. So trying to find something exciting can be a chore, but usually a time to be more creative as well.
@elitess (5070)
• Ipswich, England
28 Sep 12
Hello dear.
Seeing how you work 40 or more hours a week, I for one would not recommend another job, unless you have no other option to pay your credits.
Developing a hobby would be an option, but it would not help you if you also feel a bit lonely (not just bored). Having said that I believe that you should pursue a different type of volunteering - you should try several types to see what you really like. I would recommend a few like World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for environment and wildlife protection, or ASCPA for pets rescue and protection. If you decide you don't like any of these, you could try for the Red Cross or other people related (social) NGO's. As I noticed in your pictures, you look really good, so that should really help you no matter where you decide to go and try out.
Oh and did I mention that you will be meeting new interesting people, and who knows what else... (maybe even your family status would change at some point, you never know).
Have fun and go Enjoy your life !
@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
27 Jan 12
As someone who has to juggle a lot of after school activities for my kids (driving around), a bunch of chores at home, and 50 or so hours of work, I wish I had your free time. And be bored too!
I don't agree that you need more work. I think you just need an outlet. There's something here called 'events and adventures' were single people get to do stuff. They say it's not a dating service, but it's just a venue for people to do skiing, biking, mountain climbing, etc. Or any activities for people with similar interests. Is there anything like this at your area?
@butterscotsh (1012)
• Philippines
29 May 12
Maybe it's good if you take up some
class you enjoy like dance classes,
or take up something that's good for the
body like yoga or pilates. It's also good
to volunteer for an organization like
if you're interested in dogs or cats, you can join orgs that
cares for stray cats or dogs.
@eunife (165)
• Philippines
25 Jan 12
volunteering is a good choice. you meet a lot of people, you learn new things. it's an act of kindness and who knows you will meet your special someone through it. i always wanted to be a volunteer for a foundation activities but because of busy schedule and family, i could not make it.
