Adam Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I have a new job working away from home which is going really well and the money is more than good, however I find myself getting bored in my hotel room in the evenings. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to keep me entertained especially with summer coming up I'm going to be missing my bike as riding to work isn't an option. And keep it clean!! Quote
fullscreenaging Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I tried working away a few times over the years. Always ended up spending more than when I worked at home so decided it wasn't for me. The boredom is hard to get over I always found. Try playstation , reading a book, TMBF. Go jogging and find to find how to get around the place you are working. Leisure centre. Quote
GazW Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Every time I work away I tell myself I won't go out, then I spend half an hour in the hotel, and wake up the next morning with a banging head, serious damage to my bank account and no recollection of what happened. I hate it. Quote
Tango Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Take up a hobby.........I used to take my guitar and a headphone amp with me....... Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Take up a hobby.........I used to take my guitar and a headphone amp with me....... I look up nearby bell-ringing practices and get to the tower to join in - It is inevitably followed by a social gathering down the pub. Quote
Mr Fro Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Didn't take you for a campanologist Al. I strongly dislike working away from home for that very reason - there are only so many DVDs you can watch or beer you can drink. A hobby sounds like a good idea though - never though of taking a guitar or anything like that. Quote
RantMachine Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I sometimes bring a camera and go out taking piccies, or play endless amounts of Loco Roco on my PSP Or on the rare occasion I have a private commission on the go, I bring my laptop and work on that. Although a lot of the time I go out for a drink with our regional staff so we have a better rapport for the remainder of the trip. Or I go there on my bike, because I have that luxury and the company pay so darn much for petrol that I'd be insane not to Quote
Glorian Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I usually take a book and read through it in a night Or take my DS and play some zelda aww yiss. Quote
RantMachine Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Should've asked - are you at the same place every time, or does it vary? And is it in any particular part of the country? And what kind of allowance do you have for evening entertainment and/or food? Quote
NeilM Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 When I work away, normally on various courses.I always book a hotel with a gym.So end of working day. 1 hr gym. Couple of pints before/during meal.couple pints after meal.Decent book and I'm done for the night. Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Didn't take you for a campanologist Al. I strongly dislike working away from home for that very reason - there are only so many DVDs you can watch or beer you can drink. A hobby sounds like a good idea though - never though of taking a guitar or anything like that. I don't study bells - I ring them. The social side is amazing (probably the same for other 'group' activities). I regularly just turn up at a 'new' tower and get accepted as 'one of the family', they nearly always buy me a beer afterwards as well!I call that a definite 'result'. Quote
cyberwolf Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 have you try porn mags, wanking or call girl/escort lol Quote
Bogof Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 I have a new job working away from home which is going really well and the money is more than good, however I find myself getting bored in my hotel room in the evenings. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to keep me entertained especially with summer coming up I'm going to be missing my bike as riding to work isn't an option. And keep it clean!! Try http://www.alison.com or any similar site and study something totally new and unrelated to your day job. Quote
onesea Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 All depends on what you like but:Geocaching.comMight be worth a try to get you out and about.... Quote
thebendyfox Posted March 14, 2015 Posted March 14, 2015 Distance LearningGym/SportFootball Manager/Civilisation/xboxCreative WritingI work away 300 days a year and I do all of that. Which part of the wide wide world are you based? Quote
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