Sitting At Home All Day? - General Discussion

lfcguy · 25-04-2007, 07:55

How do these unemployed folk sit at home all day? I've been off since Monday on 2 weeks holidays and find it really depressing to be honest, I wouldn't have taken these 2 weeks only works been really slack so work sort of told me to take my 2 weeks now as summer is our busiest period.

Add to that the weather has been awful here, compared to last week, its rained none stop so can't really go anywhere, i've done all the odd jobs I can think off, my wife says i'm a workaholic.

Mr N · 25-04-2007, 08:07

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Originally Posted by lfcguy

How do these unemployed folk sit at home all day? I've been off since Monday on 2 weeks holidays and find it really depressing to be honest, I wouldn't have taken these 2 weeks only works been really slack so work sort of told me to take my 2 weeks now as summer is our busiest period.

Add to that the weather has been awful here, compared to last week, its rained none stop so can't really go anywhere, i've done all the odd jobs I can think off, my wife says i'm a workaholic.

I think people who are unemployed find other things to do with their time. When I'm at home I spend all my time online, and often wonder where it all went.

lfcguy · 25-04-2007, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Mr N

I think people who are unemployed find other things to do with their time. When I'm at home I spend all my time online, and often wonder where it all went.

Yeah, that seems to be pretty much what i'm doing, Makes me feel guilty though, like I should be doing something else but theres nothing else to do.

Shuttermaze · 25-04-2007, 08:16

I'm at home all day too, and I can find plenty to do. lol

And just for the record, no I don't claim any benefits.

Mr N · 25-04-2007, 08:19

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Originally Posted by lfcguy

Yeah, that seems to be pretty much what i'm doing, Makes me feel guilty though, like I should be doing something else but theres nothing else to do.

I feel the same way, during the week I always tell myself I'm going to do so much during the week end. When the week end comes I do nothing most of the time. I think it's because we don't usually have time off and when we do we don't know what to do.

Mr N · 25-04-2007, 08:21

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Originally Posted by ~JJ~

And just for the record, no I don't claim any benefits.

No one was saying that (although I was thinking it) LOL
I don't think there's anything wrong with getting benefit but most people would agree it's a difficult position to be in, financially of course.

lfcguy · 25-04-2007, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Mr N

I feel the same way, during the week I always tell myself I'm going to do so much during the week end. When the week end comes I do nothing most of the time. I think it's because we don't usually have time off and when we do we don't know what to do.

And the hardest thing is just when you start to get used to being at home, you have to go back to work and thats an even bigger struggle

Mr N · 25-04-2007, 08:30

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Originally Posted by lfcguy

And the hardest thing is just when you start to get used to being at home, you have to go back to work and thats an even bigger struggle

Tell me about it, even though I like keeping busy and staying at home would be a nightmare for me (for the first three weeks) I could barely bring myself to go last Monday.
I think they should decrease working hours, although we all need the money.

25-04-2007, 09:16

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Originally Posted by lfcguy

Yeah, that seems to be pretty much what i'm doing, Makes me feel guilty though, like I should be doing something else but theres nothing else to do.

yeah thats how i feel.
i try find things to do with my time to break up the day.
im a full time mum. can get very boring at times

ItsMyLife · 25-04-2007, 09:23

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Originally Posted by lfcguy

How do these unemployed folk sit at home all day? I've been off since Monday on 2 weeks holidays and find it really depressing to be honest, I wouldn't have taken these 2 weeks only works been really slack so work sort of told me to take my 2 weeks now as summer is our busiest period.

Add to that the weather has been awful here, compared to last week, its rained none stop so can't really go anywhere, i've done all the odd jobs I can think off, my wife says i'm a workaholic.

I've been off work 2 weeks now and I'm going spare.

Oh well only another 8 1/2 months left. Think I'll cope.

WillowFae · 25-04-2007, 09:33

I'm hating it at the moment

Normally I'm busy with my 3 year old, but due to pregnancy problems with my pelvis I can't move anywhere unless it is very slowly on crutches, and am just not in a fit state to look after him. He's spending his time either at pre-school or with grandparents.

I spend my time either online, or doing my OU study.

Still, trying to look on the positive side, baby should be here in 3 weeks and apparently the pain goes away more or less straight after birth, so back to normal then

*marv* · 25-04-2007, 09:47

i have had to have 2 weeks of work because i trood on something at a family barby and had to have stictches

at the same time frame the previous friday was told i am likely to be one of the 3 people given their notice as the company was losing money

so as of yesterday i handed in my resignation taking a few weeks out of work then looking for a new career path - something worthwhile.

my point is that the last 2 weeks have gone slower than i could ever imagine, i have no idea what to do with myself, most the time i just sit about listening to music going over the same old websites all the time n visiting the family.

the-boss

Ruby Shoes · 25-04-2007, 09:50

I've been sitting at home all day for two years now and I hate it! I'm not well enough to leave the house on my own so I'm stuck in the house too. A friend comes round at about 4 sometimes to take me for a cuppa and my OH is home at 7pm normally but time really drags. Family 200 miles away! Spend too much time on here.

El Guapo · 25-04-2007, 09:57

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Originally Posted by lfcguy

How do these unemployed folk sit at home all day? I've been off since Monday on 2 weeks holidays and find it really depressing to be honest, I wouldn't have taken these 2 weeks only works been really slack so work sort of told me to take my 2 weeks now as summer is our busiest period.

Add to that the weather has been awful here, compared to last week, its rained none stop so can't really go anywhere, i've done all the odd jobs I can think off, my wife says i'm a workaholic.

I thought you were supposed to be able to choose when you want your holiday?

Catharel · 25-04-2007, 10:03

I am at home all day and quite frankly I wouldn't have time to go to work, there is just so much to do with housekeeping, gardening, shopping, dog walking, etc etc. I don't have time to be employed, thank goodness I don't need to be.

natsuki*head · 25-04-2007, 10:05

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Originally Posted by El Guapo

I thought you were supposed to be able to choose when you want your holiday?

Depends on the business and job, my wife just had to have 3 weeks holiday because the Uni canteen she works at was closed.

Porcupine · 25-04-2007, 10:16

I have trouble being at home all day - although its rare.

If im at home with my husband, then i love it - and we do things together.

But, if for some reason im home alone, whether it be because im ill or unexpected holiday - then i feel restless and guilty for being home. Even if i am using my holiday allowance i feel like im swinging the lead, and should be using my time pro-actively.

MULLEENA · 25-04-2007, 10:21

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Originally Posted by debbiesian

I've been sitting at home all day for two years now and I hate it! I'm not well enough to leave the house on my own so I'm stuck in the house too. A friend comes round at about 4 sometimes to take me for a cuppa and my OH is home at 7pm normally but time really drags. Family 200 miles away! Spend too much time on here.

I have the same problem as you i have menieres disease, and i can get really cheesed off especially watching people go off to work some days.

Ruby Shoes · 25-04-2007, 10:29

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Originally Posted by MULLEENA

I have the same problem as you i have menieres disease, and i can get really cheesed off especially watching people go off to work some days.

Yes, I understand. I had a career for 15 years so used to working too! It's hard making the adjustment.

natsuki*head · 25-04-2007, 10:30

I like sitting at home all day, well i generally hate other people and human company so i suppose its nice...

Tortue · 25-04-2007, 11:54

Its bloody awful sitting at home with nothing to do all day. I had a disabling illness for a few years and couldn't get out at all and was bedbound and in one room only for two years. When I was at my illest I was just too ill to care but the rest of the time when I was able to sit up I was very bored and very isolated. The internet helped enourmously but it doesn't replace human contact

Many unemployed people and pensioners get depression and I can't say I'm suprised

RAINBOWGIRL22 · 25-04-2007, 12:10

Putting aside the whole 'unemployed' issue. I would go insane if I had to spend two weeks at home.

I do love having a few days holiday to spend pottering around, cleaning (yes cleaning

), preparing nice meals etc but after about a week I would be climbing the walls.

OP - can't you go on holiday / visit friends?

blueblade · 25-04-2007, 12:44

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Originally Posted by lfcguy

How do these unemployed folk sit at home all day? I've been off since Monday on 2 weeks holidays and find it really depressing to be honest, I wouldn't have taken these 2 weeks only works been really slack so work sort of told me to take my 2 weeks now as summer is our busiest period.

Add to that the weather has been awful here, compared to last week, its rained none stop so can't really go anywhere, i've done all the odd jobs I can think off, my wife says i'm a workaholic.

I'll swap places with you. It sounds bliss to me.

elena · 25-04-2007, 12:53

I work largely from home, only travelling when I have to, so I end up sat in front of a computer or on the phone for quite a large proportion of the day.

magicmover · 25-04-2007, 12:53

I'm home educated and my parents don't work now, which I'm sorry to say since I think one of them could go out and get a job!

But anyway I... do a bit of work, write, dance, go shopping, go for walks, care for my pets and of course go online... So that's pretty much my schedule in a week.

As for my parents, one knits herself to sleep and the other cramps his legs to sleep in front of a tv and a pc.

25-04-2007, 07:55	#1
lfcguy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 207	Sitting At Home All Day? How do these unemployed folk sit at home all day? I've been off since Monday on 2 weeks holidays and find it really depressing to be honest, I wouldn't have taken these 2 weeks only works been really slack so work sort of told me to take my 2 weeks now as summer is our busiest period. Add to that the weather has been awful here, compared to last week, its rained none stop so can't really go anywhere, i've done all the odd jobs I can think off, my wife says i'm a workaholic.

25-04-2007, 08:16	#4
Shuttermaze Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Shropshire. Posts: 5,618	I'm at home all day too, and I can find plenty to do. lol And just for the record, no I don't claim any benefits.

25-04-2007, 09:33	#11
WillowFae Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Services: Sky+ HD Posts: 4,675 Blog Entries: 1	I'm hating it at the moment Normally I'm busy with my 3 year old, but due to pregnancy problems with my pelvis I can't move anywhere unless it is very slowly on crutches, and am just not in a fit state to look after him. He's spending his time either at pre-school or with grandparents. I spend my time either online, or doing my OU study. Still, trying to look on the positive side, baby should be here in 3 weeks and apparently the pain goes away more or less straight after birth, so back to normal then

25-04-2007, 09:47	#12
marv Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Gender: Male Location: Lichfield - outside Birmingham Posts: 5,665 Blog Entries: 2	i have had to have 2 weeks of work because i trood on something at a family barby and had to have stictches at the same time frame the previous friday was told i am likely to be one of the 3 people given their notice as the company was losing money so as of yesterday i handed in my resignation taking a few weeks out of work then looking for a new career path - something worthwhile. my point is that the last 2 weeks have gone slower than i could ever imagine, i have no idea what to do with myself, most the time i just sit about listening to music going over the same old websites all the time n visiting the family. the-boss

25-04-2007, 09:50	#13
Ruby Shoes Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,010	I've been sitting at home all day for two years now and I hate it! I'm not well enough to leave the house on my own so I'm stuck in the house too. A friend comes round at about 4 sometimes to take me for a cuppa and my OH is home at 7pm normally but time really drags. Family 200 miles away! Spend too much time on here.

25-04-2007, 10:03	#15
Catharel Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Balmoral, we're posh! Posts: 183	I am at home all day and quite frankly I wouldn't have time to go to work, there is just so much to do with housekeeping, gardening, shopping, dog walking, etc etc. I don't have time to be employed, thank goodness I don't need to be.

25-04-2007, 10:16	#17
Porcupine Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Gender: Female Location: In the Pub Posts: 13,368 Blog Entries: 1	I have trouble being at home all day - although its rare. If im at home with my husband, then i love it - and we do things together. But, if for some reason im home alone, whether it be because im ill or unexpected holiday - then i feel restless and guilty for being home. Even if i am using my holiday allowance i feel like im swinging the lead, and should be using my time pro-actively.

25-04-2007, 10:30	#20
natsuki*head Banned User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bermingum Services: Violent Domination Posts: 3,168	I like sitting at home all day, well i generally hate other people and human company so i suppose its nice...

25-04-2007, 11:54	#21
Tortue Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,393	Its bloody awful sitting at home with nothing to do all day. I had a disabling illness for a few years and couldn't get out at all and was bedbound and in one room only for two years. When I was at my illest I was just too ill to care but the rest of the time when I was able to sit up I was very bored and very isolated. The internet helped enourmously but it doesn't replace human contact Many unemployed people and pensioners get depression and I can't say I'm suprised

25-04-2007, 12:10	#22
RAINBOWGIRL22 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 11,990	Putting aside the whole 'unemployed' issue. I would go insane if I had to spend two weeks at home. I do love having a few days holiday to spend pottering around, cleaning (yes cleaning ), preparing nice meals etc but after about a week I would be climbing the walls. OP - can't you go on holiday / visit friends?

25-04-2007, 12:53	#24
elena Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 11,621	I work largely from home, only travelling when I have to, so I end up sat in front of a computer or on the phone for quite a large proportion of the day.

25-04-2007, 12:53	#25
magicmover Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Wales ♂ Posts: 6,970 Blog Entries: 10	I'm home educated and my parents don't work now, which I'm sorry to say since I think one of them could go out and get a job! But anyway I... do a bit of work, write, dance, go shopping, go for walks, care for my pets and of course go online... So that's pretty much my schedule in a week. As for my parents, one knits herself to sleep and the other cramps his legs to sleep in front of a tv and a pc.