What to do with 6 months off? (maybe more)
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I'm on day two of garden leave. My garden leave is for 6 months. This presents a challenge which I have considered but probably not given it enough thought, what does one do with so much time on their hands?
I can only assume this is a snippet into the life of a final salary retiree.
Go wild PH
I can only assume this is a snippet into the life of a final salary retiree.
Go wild PH
Relax in the morning...bit of Youtube perhaps or housework
Lunch
Open https://footpathmap.co.uk and find a 4 or 5 mile afternoon walk
Return home, cuppa, relax or maybe indulge in a hobby or garden duties
Do dinner
Another evening walk
TV
Bed
You'll be surprised how quickly the time flies!
Lunch
Open https://footpathmap.co.uk and find a 4 or 5 mile afternoon walk
Return home, cuppa, relax or maybe indulge in a hobby or garden duties
Do dinner
Another evening walk
TV
Bed
You'll be surprised how quickly the time flies!
What ever you like! Without thinking too hard, how about...
Explore those places you've never been to locally.
A bit of travel further afield.
Learn something.
Do those little jobs around the house that you've never had the time or inclination to do.
Get fitter - run, walk, cycle, gym.
Volunteer for a local organisation.
Explore those places you've never been to locally.
A bit of travel further afield.
Learn something.
Do those little jobs around the house that you've never had the time or inclination to do.
Get fitter - run, walk, cycle, gym.
Volunteer for a local organisation.
Mr Spoon said:
I'm on day two of garden leave. My garden leave is for 6 months. This presents a challenge which I have considered but probably not given it enough thought, what does one do with so much time on their hands?
I can only assume this is a snippet into the life of a final salary retiree.
Go wild PH
Possible options:I can only assume this is a snippet into the life of a final salary retiree.
Go wild PH
1. Any plans to redecorate or refurbish your home or can you foresee any? If so then doing them / bringing them forward whilst you're not working would be a safe bet otherwise you'll be using your annual leave to tend to such things. Perhaps even declutter or if your garden needs some attention, tend to that.
2. Fitness/gym and weight loss. Perfect time for indoor and outdoor exercise as summer is around the corner, the weather's better and days are longer. By the time you're done it'll be the early part of autumn, so just in time for when the weather turns bleak. You should be able to shed a fair amount of weight for the better in 6 months.
3. Buy a shed and go for countryside or local drives. Plenty of exploring and local history to do and learn, if that floats your boat. Obviously in between renovating your house, tending to the garden and keeping fit
4. Sampling different cuisines at different restaurants if there's a good amount of choice near you.
5. Super cheap flights and breaks to a few destinations abroad. Something different and won't cost a fortune.
Motorbike, tent, head whichever way the weather looks better.
Voluntary work? Depending on your previous job you may find there are organisations that could really use your skills, but if you don't want want to do stuff related to your job there's always a need to ferrying old folk to hospital appointments, or helping organise events.
Voluntary work? Depending on your previous job you may find there are organisations that could really use your skills, but if you don't want want to do stuff related to your job there's always a need to ferrying old folk to hospital appointments, or helping organise events.
When lockdown came along I was out of work for 3-4 months.
I'd had a long list of DIY jobs and set about those, but at a pace that would last weeks/months. I'd spend my mornings doing DIY, other household tasks - shopping, cleaning etc. The afternoons I'd spend doing something for myself, usually cycling (as that's pretty much you could do). I'd spend hours cycling around anywhere from 10-60 miles per day.
Obviously if it wasn't for lockdown I would have done the same DIY, but would have jumped on my motorbike and done some real touring.
I'd had a long list of DIY jobs and set about those, but at a pace that would last weeks/months. I'd spend my mornings doing DIY, other household tasks - shopping, cleaning etc. The afternoons I'd spend doing something for myself, usually cycling (as that's pretty much you could do). I'd spend hours cycling around anywhere from 10-60 miles per day.
Obviously if it wasn't for lockdown I would have done the same DIY, but would have jumped on my motorbike and done some real touring.
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I'd start with any jobs I have round the house that I simply don't have time normally to do. I'd paint, decorate what I wanted etc. Stuff I'd probably pay someone to do when I had the spare cash I'd do myself.
I'd also get my car that's been in the garage years, out and running.
Then I'd probably relax. Life is hard work and tiring at times so why not enjoy. Could do some travelling, do some road trips, camping etc.
I have three kids so would have to consider that but if not, I'd just do stuff on a whim.
I'd also get my car that's been in the garage years, out and running.
Then I'd probably relax. Life is hard work and tiring at times so why not enjoy. Could do some travelling, do some road trips, camping etc.
I have three kids so would have to consider that but if not, I'd just do stuff on a whim.
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