In a career i hate with lots of free time, suggestions?
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OP you are in a golden situation!
You have loads of free time. The question is what to do with it. I would suggest a mixture of self employment and self improvement. Ideas:
- Might as well get those exams done and keep your employer happy.
- Get really fit.
- Learn some new things.
- Start a business or do some freelancing. Basically make more money.
- get all your domestic stuff done in the week so your weekend is free
- work on your house if it needs decorating/renovating.
Although not knowing what to do is hard and you have my sympathy. You are in an amazing situation.
You have loads of free time. The question is what to do with it. I would suggest a mixture of self employment and self improvement. Ideas:
- Might as well get those exams done and keep your employer happy.
- Get really fit.
- Learn some new things.
- Start a business or do some freelancing. Basically make more money.
- get all your domestic stuff done in the week so your weekend is free
- work on your house if it needs decorating/renovating.
Although not knowing what to do is hard and you have my sympathy. You are in an amazing situation.
Chainsaw Rebuild said:
OP you are in a golden situation!
It shows how we are all different, OP hasn't said how old they are, but twiddling your thumbs with nothing to do/aim for at work, no plan on self development or career progression is literally my nightmare at work. I personally much rather be working none stop and getting a sense of achievement at the end of the day versus sitting around doing nothing.OP however does have the most precious thing of them all though, 'free time', but it sounds like right now OPs is literally wasting it away. Doing anything with that time is better than doing nothing.
VeeReihenmotor6 said:
If I was in your position I would:
1) thank my lucky stars to be in a fortunate position: Full pay for 15 hrs work a week.
2) Finish the qualifciation. You've got plently of time and no excuses.
3) See what doors are open to me. Having an accountancy qualification does not mean you have to be an accountant. If you like systems for example you could be the architect to a finance system.
I don't know where you are in your life but your current set up is perfect if you have kids.
Finish the exams and then make your decision. Fill your free time wisely.
This is very sensible advice.I qualified as a Chartered Accountant many years ago and had no interest in it as a career. However,financial literacy is essential if you are ambitious and can begin to use it to solve problems or get into management roles.1) thank my lucky stars to be in a fortunate position: Full pay for 15 hrs work a week.
2) Finish the qualifciation. You've got plently of time and no excuses.
3) See what doors are open to me. Having an accountancy qualification does not mean you have to be an accountant. If you like systems for example you could be the architect to a finance system.
I don't know where you are in your life but your current set up is perfect if you have kids.
Finish the exams and then make your decision. Fill your free time wisely.
Edited by VeeReihenmotor6 on Thursday 18th April 16:59
WFH has the big disadvantage of invisibility and lack of community -hard to get promoted.
Get your qualification and start to look more broadly - in my case I could see the emerging world of technology and the web emerging and got into it very early - now retired and having lots of fun , but the qualification gave me mobility. To progress you need to be flexible and ambitious . Nobody is going to hand it to you.
You could stagnate for years if you allow it.
I finished my CIMA about 8 years ago and work as a FBP. Nothing else pays close plus benefits to what I could be doing at this stage. I’ve hated it for years, but I’m good at it and despite what many say, it doesn’t actually open many doors outside of finance that you could have without it.
I also don’t have any financial stress, I’ll be mortgage free at 42 and hopefully retired at 55. So sometimes doing what you hate is worth it.
I also don’t have any financial stress, I’ll be mortgage free at 42 and hopefully retired at 55. So sometimes doing what you hate is worth it.
Do not fester in a boring job that does not challenge you or give any sense of achievement.
Before you know it 5-10 years will have gone by and you will wonder what you have actually been doing.
Whilst you are in the boring, WFH, job, make an effort to exercise (put it in your work calendar) and to learn/do other things/apply for jobs (again, put them into your calendar).
Before you know it 5-10 years will have gone by and you will wonder what you have actually been doing.
Whilst you are in the boring, WFH, job, make an effort to exercise (put it in your work calendar) and to learn/do other things/apply for jobs (again, put them into your calendar).
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