Best games to play when unemployed?

JDMaverick · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:03

If you wanna waste away the days, then an MMO of some kind. You choose which.

GTAMADDOG · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:05

All I know is I played Minecraft a hell of a lot when I was in between jobs. That much so that when I closed my eyes to go to sleep at night I could see blocks moving around and forming things by themselves. Once I got another job I didn't play Minecraft for nearly 8 months, didn't interest me in the slightest.

I didn't even make anything good, if you've got a creative imagination then I guess you can waste quite a lot of time on that game.

'Wes · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:06

PhillyDee · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:10

Freelancer!

OpenToSuggestions · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:10

I play the employed game. Typically 9-5 but sometimes I just get so into it I do it until 6.

Heck, I even get paid do it and it means I am not a loser!

spike2011 · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:16

Who wants to be a millionaire.

davidp · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:18

i lol'd, funny thread this.

Sinny · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:19

How can you afford a new game like Tropico 4 when you're unemployed?

I'm currently unemployed (starting from yesterday) and the only game I'm getting is F1 2011 with vouchers, otherwise it's sticking with games I already own.

canson1991 · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:20

World Of Tanks, if that's your thing.

compboyo · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:22

Sinny said:
How can you afford a new game like Tropico 4 when you're unemployed?

I'm currently unemployed (starting from yesterday) and the only game I'm getting is F1 2011 with vouchers, otherwise it's sticking with games I already own.

i had a lot off savings when I became unemployed I save half my benefits per week sometimes. I dont spend much

d_brennen · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:29

How about finding something productive to do? Not necessarily a job but it you over do gaming it can all become a chore

rexehuk · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:29

Masturbate with stop watch, try improve on your times each hour.

Rinse and repeat until hospitalised. Then claim disability allowance and live off the state.

pingu666 · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:33

some games are cheaper than bus fare anyways

guildwars

il2 1946

compboyo · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:36

d_brennen said:
How about finding something productive to do? Not necessarily a job but it you over do gaming it can all become a chore

very true I am bored off gaming pretty much.

I been playing guitar but getting bored also

I want to study for a job but dont know what?

I bought a bookkepping/accounts book pacakge study thing but I dont think Ill even get a job so why bother?

cosmos55 · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:43

go to college

https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/planningyourcareer/skillshealthcheck/Pages/default.aspx

or play a mmo for a year then reassess!

d_brennen · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:51

compboyo said:
very true I am bored off gaming pretty much.

I been playing guitar but getting bored also

I want to study for a job but dont know what?

I bought a bookkepping/accounts book pacakge study thing but I dont think Ill even get a job so why bother?

Why bother? Because if you don't play the game of life you'll never win! Get out and do something useful with yourself

I hate seeing wasted lives, I see plenty of them daily

overclick · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:52

A lot have said wow. I lost a job about 3 years ago when I was already a wow addict. I just ended up lasting as long as i could on benefits so i had more time for wow!

It took about 7 months of wow 24/7 for me to finally get bored, kick it to touch and get a job instead.

compboyo · 13 Sep 2011 at 19:53

d_brennen said:
Why bother? Because if you don't play the game of life you'll never win! Get out and do something useful with yourself

I hate seeing wasted lives, I see plenty of them daily

I really dont know what to study.

It seems pointless to study this bookkeeping because even If I qualify the likelihood of job is minimal.

I cant do another degree I got to much student debt.

And so many other graduates unemployed aslo.

What can I study to get a job? I have no idea

If I play guitar 5-10hrs per day will I become so good Ill be able to make a living?

WingZero30 · 13 Sep 2011 at 20:12

OP I think you are going through period of downturn where everything in life seems to be stale and dry. It is as if nothing is motivating you and you are kind a 'lost'.

I think we all go through these periods in life and it is normal to feel that way. However like it is said ' the world is built upon hope'

I am doing accounting now after changing my field from engineering as I never managed to get job in that field. I m finding accounting more interesting and at the same time doing some voluntary work (administration and accounting) at my local voluntary council.

I am also in the process of applying for jobs so fingers crossed :cool:

Sure even I go through times when I am not feeling any motivation to do anything. However still at the back of my mind I have to get a paid job and this keeps me going even though it may take a long time but I have to carry on.

You mentioned playing guitar. Definitely practice it more and may be take some music classes. I am sure people can point you in the direction of music recruitment. Try also other things like exercising. It definitely helps with refreshing body and mind and gives you a chance to get out of house.

I am also learning CryEngine 3 during my spare time and it is amazing.

In the end I would say do what motivates you, be it guitar playing or anything else. Also definitely fill in your time with different activities perhaps even cooking which is also a lot of fun.

compboyo · 13 Sep 2011 at 20:22

i do have plenty non work hobbies, exercise, music, football etc.

Problem is work after degree

Mayeb Ill go down the accounting route I dunno, seems hard to get into tbh