What to do with myself!?

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I've recently started a job (my first job after graduating) which leaves me finished after 5:30pm. After this my time (and the weekends) is mine.

The problem is that I'm unused to this! I've always been worrying about one thing or another.

I'm the first to admit that I've been reticent my whole life about doing extra curricular activities, but would like this to change.

So what can I do to change this? I'd like to start a sport, but I'm unsure of something a 24/25yr old can do? Most places seem to have pretty high skilled or at least long time playing people.

Any other sort of activities someone would recommend? I've done my MSc, but I'm happy to try and further myself as much as possible. Any courses to get me ahead in the financial services?

I'm going to get myself booked in the gym, and I've got a library of books I wish to read, but would love some suggestions.

For the first time in my life, I've actually got "spare" money to spend. After bills and savings, I reckon I've got 1k euro left over a month, so that gives me some leeway I reckon.

At the moment, I've started playing Mass Effect, but I'm looking to get away from video games. I'm at new stage of my life now.

Thanks! :)
 
When I had free and single evenings years ago, I started volunteering with Samaritans. Did 4-8 hours a week for nearly 3 years. Very enlightening work!
 
your on a computer forum and have a lot of money?

how may i ask?

you could just join a few clubs your interested in and try out, just because there's experienced folk there doesn't mean your meant to be good at it to begin with, but it does mean plenty of advice on tap for getting good.

furthering yourself aint a bad idea, any big institutions for your industry? they'd likely have a pretty good hold on any cpd courses you could be doing.

if your worried about money and fitness, take up airsoft and kill 2 birds with one stone.

gd answer: make an enemy of someone and post gold plated poo through letterbox
 
sports_brah said:
Interesting idea, guess it won't hurt the fitness! I've looked at this recently, but bikes seem to range from 50 euro to 10,000 euro! Would a couple hundred get me a decent one? Lycra seems a bit....
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I said that about Lycra too...
A few hundred will get you going. Id suggest starting at the £500ish mark... Specialized Allez for example.

Got a lovely lady already.
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Girl in your sig? GTFO :D
 
sports_brah said:
Any other sort of activities someone would recommend? I've done my MSc, but I'm happy to try and further myself as much as possible. Any courses to get me ahead in the financial services?

I'm going to get myself booked in the gym, and I've got a library of books I wish to read, but would love some suggestions.
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Scuba diving, rock climbing, kite surfing, photography.... plenty of hobbies/sports/interests you can take up in your 20s...

as for courses - stanford engineering everywhere, coursera, EDX and MIT opencourseware could keep you busy for a while

some books to read:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Extraordinary-Popular-Delusions-Wordsworth-Reference/dp/1853263494

http://www.amazon.com/The-Misbehavior-Markets-Financial-Turbulence/dp/0465043577

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fooled-Rand...d_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VGSK4BWE3RZ8PDG7E4B
 
Rugby? No experience needed, just get in touch with your local club and get started from there
 
A Few Good Men is a 1992 American courtroom drama film directed by Rob Reiner and starring Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, and Demi Moore, with Kevin Bacon, Kevin Pollak, James Marshall, J. T. Walsh, and Kiefer Sutherland in supporting roles. It was adapted for the screen by Aaron Sorkin from his play of the same name. The film revolves around the court-martial of two U.S. Marines charged with the murder of a fellow Marine and the tribulations of their lawyers as they prepare a case to defend their clients.

It's a very good film to watch at any time of the day. After work is good, before work is terrific - I sometimes even go home at a convenient point in the day to watch it.

Pros
* It's rad.
* Pretty men.
* Counts as part of your five a day.

Not so pros
* Is not actual exercise according to my doctor.
* Isn't as good as Beaches.
 
sports_brah said:
Interesting idea, guess it won't hurt the fitness! I've looked at this recently, but bikes seem to range from 50 euro to 10,000 euro! Would a couple hundred get me a decent one? Lycra seems a bit....
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€200 almost certainly won't get you a decent bike unless you're buying secondhand and even then it is probably a bit on the low side. However it does depend on what your expectations are - some people are perfectly happy with a bike that objectively isn't all that great.

I'd suggest thinking about joining a sports club or maybe taking up a martial art, although the skillset might seem high everyone had to start somewhere and many clubs do cater for beginners.
 
adolf hamster said:
your on a computer forum and have a lot of money?

how may i ask?

you could just join a few clubs your interested in and try out, just because there's experienced folk there doesn't mean your meant to be good at it to begin with, but it does mean plenty of advice on tap for getting good.

furthering yourself aint a bad idea, any big institutions for your industry? they'd likely have a pretty good hold on any cpd courses you could be doing.

if your worried about money and fitness, take up airsoft and kill 2 birds with one stone.

gd answer: make an enemy of someone and post gold plated poo through letterbox
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Not so sure about airsoft, seems a bit fake to me? Sort of like those people that dress up for comics and stuff? (I might be completely mistaken!)


Craterloads said:
Train in self defence, I hear it's the rage with far righters these days.
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I don't tend to have a problem with people trying to hit me.


NoNameNoNumber said:
I said that about Lycra too...
A few hundred will get you going. Id suggest starting at the £500ish mark... Specialized Allez for example.

Girl in your sig? GTFO :D
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500 gbp is like 600 euros, seems a bit steep! Might look for a cheaper bike then see if it catches before getting something dearer.

dowie said:
Scuba diving, rock climbing, kite surfing, photography.... plenty of hobbies/sports/interests you can take up in your 20s...

as for courses - stanford engineering everywhere, coursera, EDX and MIT opencourseware could keep you busy for a while

some books to read:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Extraordinary-Popular-Delusions-Wordsworth-Reference/dp/1853263494

http://www.amazon.com/The-Misbehavior-Markets-Financial-Turbulence/dp/0465043577

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fooled-Rand...d_sim_b_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0VGSK4BWE3RZ8PDG7E4B
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I've had an interest in photography before, but I'm unsure of how you'd "formalise" it into a hobby. Unless I'm over thinking it?

Thanks for the book recommendations, I'll get them ordered and will have a gander. I like the Taleb fellow, especially the black swan stuff.

Had a quick look at the course resources linked and they seem great but vast! Any particular areas you'd recommend? I'm starting out in finance and need to build myself a career. Bit lost at the moment.

Any good math courses as well, as I would like to get more confident at it in general.


You're right about the hobbies, I think I might dedicate a few months to trying out various different ones and seeing if any stick. Hopefully I'll find some places willing to let a new guy try!

Nzyme said:
Rugby? No experience needed, just get in touch with your local club and get started from there
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Don't you have to be rather "big" to play rugby? I'm 91kg but look scrawny as anything. Not sure I want to be snapped like a twig haha.

semi-pro waster said:
€200 almost certainly won't get you a decent bike unless you're buying secondhand and even then it is probably a bit on the low side. However it does depend on what your expectations are - some people are perfectly happy with a bike that objectively isn't all that great.

I'd suggest thinking about joining a sports club or maybe taking up a martial art, although the skillset might seem high everyone had to start somewhere and many clubs do cater for beginners.
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Mirroring what someone else said. I'll have to start a bike thread and look for recommendations!

Any particular sports you'd recommend?
 
Moses said:
You can do anything. There will be beginners with any sport/activity, or they'll be happy to accommodate them at least :confused:. Pick your favourite sport (or two) and get going.
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I've never really played sports, didn't have the opportunity to growing up, and later on never had the inclination.

I'd be tempted by football, but I've found there seems to be a barrier even in the lingo! (I'm not particularly of au fait with anything about it).
 
I joined a crossfit "box" recently and I'm finding it great fun, and really good socially. These people arne't my best mates, but they've made me feel really welcome and I they have various social events throughout the year...worth considering if you're thinking about joining a gym anyway!
 
sports_brah said:
I've had an interest in photography before, but I'm unsure of how you'd "formalise" it into a hobby. Unless I'm over thinking it?
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you spend time doing it... it becomes and interest that occupies your time - I really don't understand what you're asking there?

Had a quick look at the course resources linked and they seem great but vast! Any particular areas you'd recommend? I'm starting out in finance and need to build myself a career. Bit lost at the moment.

Any good math courses as well, as I would like to get more confident at it in general.
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plenty of maths courses on those sites... can't really recommend anything specific as I've got no idea what you actually do, what you already know and also whatever you do do might not be something I'm familiar with
 
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