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I listened to posters, so I'm not working there anymore. I decided to bail before the SHTF and I got caught in the imminent legal maelstrom. So I'm at the in between stage where I have a little money, lots of time, and no idea what to do with it. I'd like to spend that time wisely before I'm dead broke and HAVE to get a new job. So what did you do when you were unemployed? How did you spend the time?
One thing I would do, being in Houston, is check out any local museums, libraries, or anything that has to be done during daytime working hours, but doesn't cost a lot of money, you've always wanted to do but never had time for.
I like baseball and baseball games are time consuming. If I was out of work in an MLB, I'd go to a lot of baseball games. You can get Reds balcony tickets for under $10 a lot of times, and parking in downtown Cincinnati can be under $5 if you're willing to walk a bit.
I would volunteer somewhere. It keeps you occupied, makes you feel good, is good for the community, doesn't cost you anything (except possibly the cost of transportation) and gives you something good to talk about at the interview when they ask what you've been doing. In some cases you can even learn a new skill or make new friends.
I learned photoshop and did a bunch of digital art works with photographs. They weren't great but it got me to get out of the house and doing something, and it was fun too.
If I wasn't doing that, I would just wander aimlessly on foot, deliberately get as lost as possible, then try to get back home before dark. Not exactly what normal people do but that's what boredom can do to you.
Oh Scooby, really sorry the read you were compelled to leave but hey you knew that the poo was going to hit the fan.
There's the obvious take some time for yourself but have you considered signing up to further your education, certifications, etc.? As others have written, learn some new skills or add something to your experiences to help you find something bigger and better when you do start looking for work again? Start an exercise regimen if you haven't already.
When I retired (forced into it after 37 years), I found I did better if I scheduled my time with things to do in the day, just as if I were still working. I guess the structure and making commitments every day helped me get over the weird vacuum one feels when leaving a job under stressful circumstances.
So what did you do when you were unemployed? How did you spend the time?
I made looking for a job my full-time job.
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