I’m unemployed and that phone doesn’t ring, I have some much free time but I’m anti social… So I stay at home almost all day and only go out if I need to buy something or an interview comes up. Aside the house chores and videogames I don’t do anything else.

What you do when you have lots of free time?

Edit: I forgot I’m online studying for a driving license, but is so boring I forgot I was doing that.

  • BaumGeist@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    Volunteer. It’s free, it’s easy, and it’s beneficial for everyone involved.

    I used to work on plays at the local theater, which was fun as hell, and introduced me to lots of weird and cool people, and got to explore my love for the Performing Arts.

    I’d also do work at small town festivals and faires, which was a great way to get fresh air and sunlight while being exposed to Culture™.

    Sometimes I’d volunteer at senior homes just to keep them entertained. Didn’t think much of it back then, except had fun putting on performances, but looking back it is nice to know that we were making people feel less lonely.

    On occasion I’d volunteer to do meal drives and the like for churches/charities. This one was masturbatory, but it did feel good to feed/clothe people who couldn’t afford it, or give out toys to kids on christmas. And it definitely felt nice to put in some manual labor.

    These are just some ideas, and some benefits. If you do ever decide to seek further employment/career/education, having stuff like this on your resume looks better than “hung out with friends and tried not to die for several years.” If not, you’ll make friends and memories and discover passions and help others and build community; it really is a priceless experience when you find the places you’re most passionate about helping at.