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Ask Slashdot: What To Do With New Free Time?

Posted by timothy on from the when-you're-finished-gloating-at-least dept.

An anonymous reader writes "After 25 years of doing IT (started as a PC technician and stayed on technical of IT work through out my career) I've been moved to a position of doing only on call work (but paid as if it is a normal 9-5 job). This leaves me with a lot of free time... As someone who's used to working 12+ hours a day + the odd night/weekend on call, I'm scared I'll lose my mind with all the new free time I'll have. Any suggestions (beyond develop hobbies, spend time with family) on how to deal with all the new free time?"

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  1. Brag about it by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    When I am faced with similar problems, the first thing to do is go on slashdot and brag about it to all the people without my priviliges

  2. I'm busy... really I am... by ChromaticDragon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Nice try boss.

    I really don't have any free time.
    (these aren't the droids you're looking for)

    I'm totally swamped... really...

    We have so much work, you shouldn't even begin to think of headcount reductions. But if you are, I hear Jimmy may have some free time...

  3. Bragging. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't help but feel he is only asking us to show off.

    Dear /.,

    I want some advice. Every time I leave the house more women proposition me. It is getting difficult to find the time to spend with all these ladies. What should I do?

    N. Joe Face

  4. Bang your wife by mooingyak · · Score: 5, Funny

    She ain't getting any younger.

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    William of Ockham had no beard. The most likely explanation is that it was chewed off by squirrels every morning.
  5. Re:get a library card by ArhcAngel · · Score: 4, Funny

    The library would probably be better if you have no idea what you're interested in, and want to find something completely random and new..

    Isn't that what the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is for?

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    "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it." - K
  6. Re:so many things by pnutjam · · Score: 5, Funny

    This guy needs a copy of Civilzation... And someone to remind him to eat.

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    Cheap storage VM.