Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do? • Hacker News Board

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by paulcole » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 2:18 PM UTC

pibechorro wrote: post #32

Travel. Dont over think it. Go now, go light. Just book a hotel\hostel somewhere out of the beaten path for a few days to get your bearings then explore and wing it. You dont need\want an itenary, doors will open to you unkown when you take the first steps there. Visiting natural wonders is a good way to guide you..

The OP wasn’t asking for advice, they’re asking what you would do.

Is this what you’ve done before or what you would do with 2 weeks off work? Or is it just advice for someone in this situation?

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by paulcole » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 2:21 PM UTC

adyashakti wrote: post #10

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The OP is not asking a bunch of geeks what to do with time off. They’re asking a bunch of geeks what these geeks would do with time off. There’s a big difference and it’s interesting to me that so many of the geeks here jump to “advice mode” rather than answering the question.

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by orzig » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 2:47 PM UTC

Go to the closest library, get as many completely different books as catch your interest. Go home and spend at least 10 minutes with each book, of course going longer if you are enjoying it.

Take a break every once in a while for a light exercise.

Spend as little time with technology as possible.

Repeat daily.

That’s it.

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by malermeister » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 2:55 PM UTC

If you're struggling with self induced stress, try not to have a "productive" time off.

Go travel, somewhere you've always wanted to go. Or get high and play video games if that's more your speed.

Do whatever seems fun, don't be occupied with productivity.

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by runald » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 3:01 PM UTC

Nothing. Do nothing. Bore yourself out of your mind. Resist wanting to do anything useful or productive. Look, listen and smell your surroundings. Remind yourself what it means to be alive. You now have time to gaze what the sky looks like again, or appreciate how nice your floors or walls are. Do this until you genuinely want to do something again.

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by renaissance_tea » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 10:13 PM UTC

zem wrote: post #13

relax with a good novel!

Any recs?

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by zem » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 10:18 PM UTC

renaissance_tea wrote: post #46

zem wrote: post #13

relax with a good novel!

Any recs?

sure, if you can tell me your general taste in novels I'd be happy to recommend a few :)

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by renaissance_tea » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 11:17 PM UTC

zem wrote: post #47

renaissance_tea wrote: post #46

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Any recs?

sure, if you can tell me your general taste in novels I'd be happy to recommend a few :)

I have an open mind and love to read, shoot me your favs!

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by renaissance_tea » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 11:18 PM UTC

turing_complete wrote: post #40

Go to the gym, read great books, meet new people.

How do you typically meet new people?

Re: Ask HN: 2 weeks off work, what to do?

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Post by renaissance_tea » Sun, Dec 04, 2022, 11:19 PM UTC

paulcole wrote: post #39

I just started a month off of work (same situation as you) and will be returning at the start of January. I’m going to be keeping up with a running training plan I started a few months ago, trying to read a book every day or two, going to the coffee shop I like, and that’s it.

What books have you enjoyed thus far?