For those of you who actually have a job. What do you guys do with your weekends to make life more fulfilling?

UncleOthinn · 2018-07-31T02:00:41+00:00

I bought land in the middle of nowhere and I'm building my own house and permaculture on the weekends

evilbunny_50 · 2018-07-31T01:57:42+00:00

42yo guy here

Bought an awesome motorbike and go riding as much as possible

This weekends trip - https://reddit.com/r/tasmania/comments/92qs5f/motorbike_trip_to_cockle_creek_28718/

Just riding solo is great fun and a good chance to just blow away the worlds problems for a bit.

$20 for a tank of fuel @ ~300+ km it's a cheap day out.

boy_named_su · 2018-07-31T02:19:39+00:00

On Friday I went out on my buddy's sailboat. Ate indian food. Drank prosecco cocktails

On Saturday my buddy came over. We made dinner together. Did some boxing training on my heavy bag / double-end bag. Lifted weights. Swam. Played vidya

ValorElite · 2018-07-31T03:05:28+00:00

Definitely struggled with this as well until I realized that I was the one who had to put a group together and do something. All it takes is a few texts, a commitment from people to meet up, and then doing that one thing.

If you are a true leader, getting people together on the weekend shouldn't be difficult.

Big_Red_suppository · 2018-07-31T02:10:04+00:00

I play in a band so I'm in the bars most weekend but I'll rarely spend more than 10 bucks on drinks. Outside of that I've gotten into kayaking with a couple groups of friends so its pretty easy to kill a Sunday afternoon on the water a little MJ. The occasional long weekend trip that could be camping at music festival or hunting / fishing or driving out to somewhere like Louisville or Gatlinburg or Chicago and doing touristy shit.

Try to plan different things outside of your normal routine / comfort zone. New memories and experiences beat getting drunk at a bar, even if you have a shitty time you'll remember it (fondly even), you wont remember the night at the same old bar a few weeks later.

Herdsengineers · 2018-07-31T02:21:40+00:00

Hiking, hunting, rafting, shooting - anything outdoorsy.

Have made a fair number of lake house weekender trips lately. Keep making friends with people that have them and keep getting invited.

House projects. They never end.

Dad duty to a 14 year old.

Fuck the tits off my wife on a regular basis.

As long as we're in town, I make time to go lift at least one day each weekend.

I've got a fair sized friend and family network, we go out and meet up with lots of different people.

Or occasionally I engage monk mode light, sit around, read a book, watch a show, and otherwise recharge my introverted ass.

SirKolbath · 2018-07-31T02:16:27+00:00

I write. I work on my Jeep. I work on learning music and instruments. I paint miniatures and put together metal models. My first and second novels should be released before December. (I've already published a bunch of nonfiction.)

JerryLawlerPigFace · 2018-07-31T02:27:48+00:00

I try to go out with friends on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday is usually with a plate, and then one night is for me. No work, just my passions and hobbies. Lifting, reading, writing, meditation.

bitterconsultant · 2018-07-31T09:25:20+00:00

I don't work 9-5 ... rather it's a high-"prestige" 70+ hour a week type of job; but weekends are off limits for me, and made only for fun.

Here's what I get up to:

This is what a good weekend looks like for me assuming no going out and hangovers. If I'm hungover I only surf and maybe play golf; none of the other stuff as I feel too rough.

Surf every Friday morning before work, and Saturday and Sunday with friends
Motorcycle (got a 500cc bike, like to drive up to the cliffs and watch the city skyline about a 15 minute ride away, generally in the evenings)
Golf (generally in the PM after surf)
Soccer (play friendly Sunday games)
Skateboard late evenings sometimes along the beach (I'm 30 now but grew up skateboarding and was pretty good, so I picked it back up with some friends here ... I live on the beach so it's surf/skate culture here)
Cooking whilst watching a movie in the evening or go play pool with friends

Edit: this is stuff I do every weekend. On top of this are the occasional things like camping, hiking, travel, wake boarding and anything else physical and fun

pridebrah · 2018-07-31T14:06:35+00:00

As someone who works a terrible office job, I typically do Salsa/Bachata after work, and mostly on the weekends. Ever since I signed up, its like my approach anxiety and fear of being rejected has been cut in half.

Jay-G · 2018-07-31T02:55:59+00:00

I try to stay on top of as many chores as possible on the weekends to keep my weekdays as free as possible to do my daily routines. I do yard work, do laundry, go grocery shopping, clean up any little bit I slacked on during the week. When my chores are done I like to go play ball, lift weights, watch the fights if they’re on that week, hang out with friends, game chicks, get plenty of rest. If all else fails and I have free time I like to write, or find some good articles to read up on.

11-Eleven-11 · 2018-07-31T11:56:16+00:00

I too would like to know. I'm 20 and just started a full time sales job last week. Last night I spent 4 hours on youtube wasting my night. Feels bad.

kombatshotgun · 2018-07-31T02:43:52+00:00

I try and wake up as early as I can to make the most out of my weekend. I go to the gym early to get myself going. I ride my motorcycle, hang with my boys and smoke dope and game chicks. Pretty tight if you ask me

Bushpilot817 · 2018-07-31T05:31:46+00:00

Lots of great suggestions here. When I swallowed the pill, I realized I had given up a lot of my past hobbies and friends.

Pick a couple of things you always wanted to do and go try them; activities where other people will be involved if possible. You’ll make new friends, discover their hobbies and your options will grow exponentially.

Don’t be afraid to try things you’re not familiar with either.

raceAround126 · 2018-07-31T08:33:07+00:00

I work 8am-4pm usually.

In the evenings, I do personal training. I either have clients or I'm studying for my next cert. I do cardio workouts in the morning so I'm up at 5:30 and in bed by 9:30-10pm. On weeks I don't have training, either myself or others, I go for the cinema or band rehersals.

Weekends, again I either have clients or I do heavy weights workouts. I also have a cinema card that gets used a lot. Other than that, I go on adventures, basically pick a place in the UK that I haven't been to and head there, or gigs, or what have you. Most weekends are different.

Sadpanda596 · 2018-07-31T13:25:57+00:00

30 year old attorney. Get drunk Friday night. Do a few hours of work Saturday afternoon. Get drunk Saturday night. Be hungover and hate my life Sunday:

Bruchibre · 2018-07-31T03:16:27+00:00

Do you live near a body of water? I discovered dragonboat then outrigger canoe few years ago and my weekends became fulfilling. Those are great team sports.

pollodustino · 2018-07-31T06:20:40+00:00

I work a blue collar 7-4, but same kind of deal. My job is fairly fulfilling in terms of mental stimulation and physical activity, so I'm actually kind of lucky. If I was in an office I'd probably go stark raving mad from boredom.

Some Fridays I stay late at work to work on my own car or to clean up my work space for the next week. Other times I go out with my girlfriend or we have a fun night in while I cook.

Weekend days I'll do woodworking, camping, gardening, homework for the classes I'm taking, or work stuff for the class I teach part time. I'm getting ready to start working on the project car I've had in the driveway for years. I'm trying to give up drinking as much as I do so I'm cutting out the beer, and need something to occupy my time since I'm a bored drinker.

Sometimes I go out with my brother for drinks, or meet up with a buddy. There's always something to do around the house. I rent, but I help out with it because the rent is cheap. I go and help out my dad sometimes too, since he's getting pretty old and needs me to go to the store and do odd jobs sometimes.

There's never enough time on the weekends, really. So many projects to do.

send_it_for_the_boys · 2018-07-31T09:58:49+00:00

I race motocross, ride a Harley, fishing, hunting, golfing, working on projects, cars etc.

Two_kids_in_a_coat · 2018-07-31T10:24:58+00:00

Saturday- went mountain biking with friends then they came over for a bonfire Sunday- went kayaking out of state with another friend, came home did yard work and took my son and dog on a hike.

alvaro10101 · 2018-07-31T08:52:54+00:00

Work more. Because doctor. I have no life. I hang out a bunch on TRP during breaks though.

MisterRoid · 2018-07-31T05:27:19+00:00

Board games

[deleted] · 2018-07-31T11:04:21+00:00

I workout and do yoga, bought a used camera and I go out to get shots and then edit them at home. Also spend some time learning other programming languages and working on side projects. Every weekend I try to cook a new recipe and if I have time I listen to podcasts like Hardcore History.

Slipstream17X · 2018-07-31T11:25:57+00:00

I read, run, cycle, cook, and play around with cars.

batfish55 · 2018-07-31T11:49:29+00:00

Whatever I can to keep it on the cheap. Save as much scratch as I can, and get on a plane at least twice a year, preferably someplace where I'll get my passport stamped again. Then again, New Orleans will always be on the list of places to go.

NonResponseTeam · 2018-07-31T12:02:14+00:00

Whats a weekend? I work 6 days averaging 62 hours a week

kick6 · 2018-07-31T12:24:14+00:00

I have a racecar. I have a Jeep. I have a safe full of guns. I have an Olympic lifting coach. Jobs suck. But it’s how you earn money to do all the things you want to do.

Freedom__Fighter · 2018-07-31T14:53:41+00:00

I play guitar in a band. I dj. I go fishing. I go hiking. I go hiking. I smoke pot. I build shit.

Darknightysj · 2018-07-31T15:43:00+00:00

Gym?

DiscombobulatedCash4 · 2018-07-31T15:46:20+00:00

I'm 24 work in commercial real estate. During the summer I work on the weekend. I caddy at a country club. I get a nice walk and get to spend time outside and make pretty good tax free money. Other than I spend time with my friends and do anything i can outside. In the Winter I ski...as much as possible.

blacwidonsfw · 2018-07-31T16:10:28+00:00

I live in a city so on the weekends usually get out of town with friends and do trips.

LLL3peat · 2018-07-31T16:18:50+00:00

Workout, lift, books, watch soccer matches with friends, plates and dates, ride motorcycle, become Tim the Toolman Taylor and Fix/do some kind of home improvement in my house.

Currently going back to school for my MBA. might as well learn if works pays for it, building skills and resume, meet young women again, and have easy access to college women.

Life’s on easy mode after a couple years of grinding away

ethical_pa · 2018-07-31T16:42:15+00:00

General

Morning gym fun routine (boxing, or something different. Chill, fun, no pressure. Socialize and meet new girls if you can). Daygame. Dates from daygame.

Summer:

Swimming, hiking, running, camping, surfing, beach, skimboarding.

Winter:

Skiing, snowshoeing, improve classes, dance classes. Any other kind of class that isn't male only.

ImpressiveDig · 2018-07-31T21:29:47+00:00

hey man i usually do these things (if i don't have plans already):

play soccer on saturday evenings / swim on sunday if i'm busy with social stuff on saturday
practice bass guitar on saturday afternoons / sunday afternoons
go for a drive if weather permits
catch up with friends over food/drinks or attend house parties
cook something for the upcoming week

-DeadLock · 2018-08-18T02:40:47+00:00

Tonnes of sports and working out.

suxxos · 2018-07-31T13:34:02+00:00

I fuck chicks mostly.

Title	For those of you who actually have a job. What do you guys do with your weekends to make life more fulfilling?
Author	postingtoknow2
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Date	July 31, 2018 1:54 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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