What to do after working 9-5

Murph76

Hey everyone,

What are you people doing after working x hours in the evening? To me, it seems like you get home, drop off your bag, eat something, and the day is basically over..

And suggestions?

questionmark?

Find a hobby. Five a-side, tag rugby, join a musical society, volunteer at a charity etc etc... use your imagination the day only starts when you finish work.

Murph76

Murph76 wrote: »

Hey everyone,

What are you people doing after working x hours in the evening? To me, it seems like you get home, drop off your bag, eat something, and the day is basically over..

And suggestions?

Cooking is a big part of my after work routine. As is doing stuff with the children. They would be the primary time uses for my evening.

Capoeira, BJJ, Tai Chi, Bo staff, and a form of martial arts movement where you try not to set off an electric buzzer while making complex movements - make up another chunk of my evenings in the week.

And meditation when I can fit it in. And sex when I feel I am up to it

Former Observer

Pizza. Four cans. Snooze. Wake up. Snooze. Go to bed.

Boom_Bap

when I get home from work is when the day starts!

Yurt2

For a good few years I stuck religiously to three evening activities a week. One for the brain (language classes - now speak that language more or less fluently), one for the body (martial arts) and one for the heart (painting/drawing classes). Kept my mind off work; my spirit balanced, and critically, out of the pub mid-week sessioning.

Feisar

Yurt! wrote: »

For a good few years I stuck religiously to three evening activities a week. One for the brain (language classes - now speak that language more or less fluently), one for the body (martial arts) and one for the heart (painting/drawing classes). Kept my mind off work; my spirit balanced, and critically, out of the pub mid-week sessioning.

So you ignored your soul?

Yurt2

Feisar wrote: »

So you ignored your soul?

Lol, that's what the weekends are for. Don't worry, I keep that plant nicely watered!

SEPT 23 1989

Feisar wrote: »

So you ignored your soul?

They all come back eventually

im still catching up to the tv dramas i never got to watch while doing college in the evenings

three or four good local pubs

footy two evenings a week

would cook two or three evenings

university challenge on mondays

if not, brian cox on tuesdays

ive a pro evo master league i always mean to get back to

jesus, that kindle in the corner hasnt even been switched on in a month....must be twenty books i want to read sitting there waiting

theres not enough hours in the day!

freshpopcorn

Coke and Hookers!

Strumms

questionmark? wrote: »

Find a hobby. Five a-side, tag rugby, join a musical society, volunteer at a charity etc etc... use your imagination the day only starts when you finish work.

This, ^^^

And in addition....

If you like music keep a look out for gigs you may like to go to.

If you enjoy the films, rather then sit at home in front of Netflix, arrange a regular night or two to go to cinema with mates and a drink or two after.

Join a gym. It’s a brilliant way to keep fit and healthy. It’s enjoyable and likely you will meet like minded people and new friends.

freshpopcorn

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Coke and Hookers!

jesus christ

i *knew* id a thing booked on thurs

forget me head next

gifted

Have Kids......then ask yourself wtf you were thinking when you posted on boards about nothing to do in the evenings

FFred

Interesting thread so I’m following.

It’s an easy rut to get into, especially if you’re wrecked and just feel like snoozing when you get home.

It can make you feel like you’re living to work instead of working to live!

Wanderer2010

Im usually very tired after work so its home, clean up the place a bit, do some chores, make dinner and veg out in front of the tv until bedtime. Im pretty sure there are lots like me. Its very hard to summon the energy to do more things after a hard days work.

DaeryssaOne

Cooking while listening to music / podcasts
Yoga a few times a week - one actual class and another few using YouTube at home
Usually try to meet friends for dinner every other week
Boring stuff that has to be done like washing hair and cleaning
Netflix before bed
Read kindle before going to sleep
Listen to headspace while going to sleep!

bobbysands81

Murph76 wrote: »

Hey everyone,

What are you people doing after working x hours in the evening? To me, it seems like you get home, drop off your bag, eat something, and the day is basically over..

And suggestions?

Have kids, your days are completely FULL then! (and for the better!)

LollipopJimmy

freshpopcorn wrote: »

Coke and Hookers!

We can't all be boards mods

Yurt2

FFred wrote: »

Interesting thread so I’m following.

It’s an easy rut to get into, especially if you’re wrecked and just feel like snoozing when you get home.

It can make you feel like you’re living to work instead of working to live!

When I started working out of college I fell into this rut big time. If I wasn't falling asleep in front of the TV after having a crap takeaway dinner, I was down the local boozer on the mid-week sesh with my college mates who were at the same craic. Bad buzz, and it stayed that way for a few years until I figured out I wasn't living properly.

dundalkfc10

Few Joints

BIGT4464

+1 for martial arts, good to keep fit, its terrible to get in a rut of watching tv aimlessly each night
I like to Simrace too when the kids are in bed

Strumms

FFred wrote: »

Interesting thread so I’m following.

It’s an easy rut to get into, especially if you’re wrecked and just feel like snoozing when you get home.

It can make you feel like you’re living to work instead of working to live!

I agree 100%. I can say from experience, being that guy come Thursday and Friday who was fûcked.com and whose general health was compromised somewhat because of a job... the VERY SECOND, you feel your health / wellbeing / relationship / general enjoyment of life becoming compromised because of your work, INSTANTLY leave.

The time between jobs can be used to rest, recharge and reevaluate your life and career... Get back into employment reinvigorated, fresh, happy and rested. Put up too with NOTHING that isn’t in your contract. Flexibility is a byword in many cases for piss taking...Do your job to the agreed scope and required standard and go home. Happy.

Sports, gym, running, console games, study

Sky King

1. Sit around and enjoy not having children.

2. Consider getting myself spayed

3. Read / watch youtube

Apiarist

Before kids: playing World of Warcraft, a book or a movie before bed.
Now with small kids: cook children food, feed them, play, do the homework.
In 5 years: form a clan to play Fortnite or whatever kids play online these days

vriesmays

Go to mass.

Balanadan

Murph76 wrote: »

Hey everyone,

What are you people doing after working x hours in the evening? To me, it seems like you get home, drop off your bag, eat something, and the day is basically over..

And suggestions?

Get another job?

ToddyDoody

Listen to podcasts.

Bob Harris

Get a part-time job for yourself in the evenings.

ToddyDoody

Bob Harris wrote: »

Get a part-time job for yourself in the evenings.

Come on, use your imaginations.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5

I do yoga, make some food, this time of year potter in the garden. I'm doing some voluntary work for a film festival right now which is great, can spend an hour or two watching short films which might be amazing, might be complete sh1t.

But I always, always make sure to keep some time carved out for the pinnacle of self care: marijuana and masturbation.

Very important to do it in that order. End up with some funky smelling joints otherwise.

IAMAMORON

I usually go and check they haven't found any of the bodies yet and then go look for any new opportunities.

Its great with the extra few hours in the summer.

Daisy78

gifted wrote: »

Have Kids......then ask yourself wtf you were thinking when you posted on boards about nothing to do in the evenings

In fairness you knew what you were signing up for.

Deebles McBeebles

IAMAMORON wrote: »

I usually go and check they haven't found any of the bodies yet and then go look for any new opportunities.

Its great with the extra few hours in the summer.

Extra stretch in the evening is great for catching the odd jogger off guard.

EmmetSpiceland

Deebles McBeebles wrote: »

Extra stretch in the evening is great for catching the odd jogger off guard.

Are you talking about “sharking”, D? A very juvenile, and also dangerous, practice. One I could not condone.

gifted

Daisy78 wrote: »

In fairness you knew what you were signing up for.

And your point is?

weldoninhio

Go home, sometimes eat, sometimes don't. Watch football or Netflix. Shower. Sleep. Go to work. Rinse and repeat. Except on Friday when I go straight to the pub after work.

mfceiling

Home. Start the prep for the dinner. Make dinner. Clean up after dinner. Check kids homework. Tidy up. Put on washing and hang out wet clothes. Get kids ready for bed. Make kids lunches and my own. Tidy up after that. Empty dishwasher. Sort out schoolbags and uniforms for the next day. Set out my own clothes, cycle helmet, backpack etc for the morning.

"Did you see that new tele programme last night mf?"

"No...Didn't get a chance"

"Jesus...What do you do every evening that you can't watch tele for a few hours".


See above.

Wildly Boaring

Love nothing better than a run, a cycle or an hour in the kayak.

For me it also has to be out away from traffic and housing estates.

No music.

(I have kids but fit in something 3 or 4 evenings and both weekend days. Wife goes to Zumba , yoga or runs most days too. Only takes one of us to be there for that hour)

Deebles McBeebles

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

Are you talking about “sharking”, D? A very juvenile, and also dangerous, practice. One I could not condone.

God no, wouldn't be into that at all. Just straight up murder.

Wildly Boaring

Wildly Boaring wrote: »

Love nothing better than a run, a cycle or an hour in the kayak.

For me it also has to be out away from traffic and housing estates.

No music.

It seems I may shortly get murdered

spodoinkle

Murph76 wrote: »

Hey everyone,

What are you people doing after working x hours in the evening? To me, it seems like you get home, drop off your bag, eat something, and the day is basically over..

And suggestions?

Lift weights, it will change your life.

irelandrover

mfceiling wrote: »

Home. Start the prep for the dinner. Make dinner. Clean up after dinner. Check kids homework. Tidy up. Put on washing and hang out wet clothes. Get kids ready for bed. Make kids lunches and my own. Tidy up after that. Empty dishwasher. Sort out schoolbags and uniforms for the next day. Set out my own clothes, cycle helmet, backpack etc for the morning.

Why would you clean the kitchen, then make a mess of it again by making lunches, and then clean it again?

ILoveYourVibes

more work

_Kaiser_

Generally do very little during the week. Finish work around 6 but don't get home till after 7/closer to 7:30 with the traffic

I like to do absolutely nothing for maybe half an hour when I get in so by the time I then make something to eat, eat it and tidy up the evening is basically gone anyway

spodoinkle

irelandrover wrote: »

Why would you clean the kitchen, then make a mess of it again by making lunches, and then clean it again?

you and my wife would get on well.

IAMAMORON

spodoinkle wrote: »

you and my wife would get on well.

That is technically soliciting. Behave.

Hector Savage

Boom_Bap wrote: »

when I get home from work is when the day starts!

Not a great philosophy, it's important to enjoy your job and have an interest in what you do, I was in a job I hated for years and it really effected my mental state.

Great to have broken free ...

Boom_Bap

Hector Savage wrote: »

Not a great philosophy, it's important to enjoy your job and have an interest in what you do, I was in a job I hated for years and it really effected my mental state.

Great to have broken free ...

I do enjoy my job, and I'm f*cking incredible at what I do.

mfceiling

irelandrover wrote: »

Why would you clean the kitchen, then make a mess of it again by making lunches, and then clean it again?

Because I can't be arsed starting to make lunches til everyone is in bed and the house is quiet!!