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Unemployed: What do you do all day?

For the first 6 months I was unempoyed, I traveled, planned a wedding, took care of fam stuff, etc...basically kept really busy doing everything I couldn't do.  Now...bleh.  I am getting bummed out and bored. ( The job I am searching for is fairly specific and higher up so I do job hunt but there are not many places to look/apply. It def doesn't take 40 hrs/wk) 

So my question is to those unemployed, what do you find yourself doing throughout the day?

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  • The last time I was unemployed, I had just moved, so I unpacked a house

    Before that I was actively searching for work, and doing a lot of stuff around the house.

    Some ideas:

    Volunteer in your field to keep your skills sharp

    Take relevant courses for the same reason

    Get into shape: take a yoga class, join a gym, etc.

    Join a group (eg, Rotary, Toastmasters) to network

     

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  • I am studying for my next professional certification. It is self-study, but I think it still counts. I also volunteer in my field.

    Otherwise, I drive myself nuts waiting for my phone to ring after hitting submit. 

    I need to add an exercise regime.

  • I am not unemployed anymore, but I was for a year.  I spent a lot of time volunteering for our local animal shelter.  I walked dogs and was an adoption counselor for the cats.  I LOVED it.

    I also went to the gym every day.

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  • When I was unemployed:

    I scheduled classes at the gym, so it kept me sane like I had somewhere I had to be.

    I organized my house and de-cluttered everything

    I lurked job board online at a Starbucks, so I could feel like I was around people

    I picked a up a uber part time job (gymnastics coaching, which has turned into a true part time on top of my full time)

     

  • I work part time in the evenings, but I try to keep on a schedule.

    I spend approximately two to three hours a day looking for jobs and following up with contact.

    I spend part of the week making meals in advance, going grocery shopping, cleaning the house, doing errands I couldn't do when I was employed.  I also make sure to walk or go do the gym daily.

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  • When I wasn't working I tried to keep a schedule. I was attending classes at the time, I probably would have worked out if I was able to. Keep active with things you enjoy, try some new things, I job searched, worked on my resume, a few of my unemployed friends volunteered.  Maybe take some classes to boost your resume.

    I also did a huge and massive clean and purge on the house.

  • i was unemployed for 8 months. I enrolled in a certificate program at a university and got a certificate is something that boosted my resume and ultimately it was the reason I got the current job.

    I spent a lot of time with my family and friends and did a good thorough cleaning at the house.

  • I tend to be very bored because I live in such a crappy location. My town is puny and there isn't anything to do here---no activities, no people, no gym, etc.... and in the winter it's even worse because I have even less of an inclination to take a walk!

    I can only seem to get a seasonal position during the summer here (in hubby's office, he's a full-time permanent). We're really hoping to move this year though to a bigger town where I have a better shot at finding a job.  

    This winter I've been super lax as far as activities go, and especially exercise. Blah. But just this week we began preparations for fixing the walls and painting them in the kitchen and bedroom, then we'll hopefully do the bathrooms and the living room. It'll keep me busy for the next few months. 

    Other than that....I've been cleaning and reading a lot. Last winter I filled my days up with baking and cooking, but I'm on a harsh diet this winter and it's ruined everything for me. I also exercised last winter, but this year I'm so bitter about the diet that I haven't even begun exercising yet. Like I said....blah.  

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  •  I was unemployed for 6 months. Due to the nature of my part time jobs I'm still not working even 5 days a week. It's been 2.5 years.Sad

    I had just moved so I unpacked. I cleaned the house, cooked dinner, did the laundry, went for walks and explored the new city I'd just moved to. I also watched a lot of instant view netflix while job hunting online.

  • After searching for jobs, applying, etc...

    I have spent a lot of time doing things I wish I had time for when working full time.  I have been cooking more and branching out to find new and healthier options.  I have actually been doing some of the DIY projects I find on Pinterest which mostly relate to bettering my apartment through decorating, organizing, etc.  And I go to the gym in the middle of the day when it's not very busy and pump some iron with the blue hairs. 

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