Workout, watch a ton of old movies and TV shows, and build Legos.
Ask HN: What would you do if you didn't have to work?
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#122Gentleman scientist, inventor, explorer, and artist. Oh wait. That’s the list of I win a billion dollars.
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#123I started multiple python open source projects which were useful to my employer. I did some blogging, newsletters. Low on the self-education side of things :(
The one thing I've been considering for retirement is a videogame. Godot engine most likely. I have a few ideas I'd love to put together.
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#124You will always have to work - you need to feed yourself, clothe yourself, shelter yourself, etc. How you go about doing all of that is what matters. With that in mind, I think you;re asking "What would I do if I didn't have to have a job," which is a more interesting question. I would find people in my community to band together to help us build and maintain our community - helping maintain each other's home, build…
> You will always have to work - you need to feed yourself, clothe yourself, shelter yourself, etc. How you go about doing all of that is what matters. Did you read the post? The person has 6-7 months coming up where they will have a job but only have to work 2-6 hours per week.
Did you read their comment? Work isn't strictly the same thing as a job
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#125I'd probably alternate between modding one of the games I'm passionate about (re: "unhealthy obsession") and writing. I love doing both, but between career and family time constraints, I usually only have time to make small steps towards one or the other each week.
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#126I'd basically do nothing. Just walk around, ride my bike, read books and work on a few software projects for fun.
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#127Oil paint. It’s SO very good for my mental health. But alas - I cannot afford to do it as much as I’d like. Nor have I sold a painting, to help the process. (Though that’s not my goal.)
Have you seen Rebelle? https://www.escapemotions.com/products/rebelle/about
No. But thats cool! I use meatspace oils. Mostly by utrecht or gamblin.
Re: Ask HN: What would you do if you didn't have to work?
#128I was in the very same situation a while ago and have a similar skillset. The pool sucks but I think I made the best of it. Happy to connect with you if you're interested. You can email me at: pompano-patella.01@icloud.com (iCloud forwarding email because god knows how many bots are scraping this website).
Navy or Marines?
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#129https://aia.mit.edu/about/ has programs for volunteers from active duty.
Re: Ask HN: What would you do if you didn't have to work?
#130I was in the very same situation a while ago and have a similar skillset. The pool sucks but I think I made the best of it. Happy to connect with you if you're interested. You can email me at: pompano-patella.01@icloud.com (iCloud forwarding email because god knows how many bots are scraping this website).
Navy or Marines?
Marine Corps