I Quit My Job

activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 11:18
Last edited 11/05/2017 - 11:19 by 1 other user

I'm 21. I've worked my entire teenage life since I was thirteen (Cash jobs), then hungry jacks, then restuarants and now working at a bank. (Studying full time at Uni too).

I recently took my first holiday to Vietnam. Travelled solo. Loved it. Life changing. The worst part about it, is not being able to communicate with others how big of a deal it was for me.

I just secured a new job (which doesn't start for another year), at a reputable firm, and I'm pretty stoked! I just submitted my resignation at the bank I work at, so I could kickback and enjoy my younger days. My manager was good enough to suggest not to leave, and instead work part time a day a week which I think is a suitable option.

Going forward now though, for the next year, I'm going to have a lot of time on my hands - only studying full time uni. And I want to do something BIG! I've made a commitment to focus on building muscle at the gym. I've made a commitmnet to pursue my passion for dancing. But I feel like I won't get this freedom again for a while, and I really want to make the most of this 12 months I have where my only worry is Uni.

No travelling though as I've got that locked down for mid next year. What are some skills I can learn/refine, or some hobbies I can take up that don't cost much (almost unemployed right now and keeping my savings for a house deposit), that will be life long skills, and that can be mastered in about a year or less.

tl;dr - I have a lot of spare time in the next 12 months. How do I utilise it so I don't regret it?

Education & Work

Comments

  • Skramit on 11/05/2017 - 11:21
    +11

    JV could teach you a thing or two. Sign up for his OzBargain trainee-ship program.

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 11:40

      ohhh take my monaaayy!!!
      No really..JV, Neil, Guys…I'd actually love to work for you guys. Please and thanks?

      • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2017 - 11:56
        +3

        i dunno if you wanna work with JV.

  • retiredfeline on 11/05/2017 - 11:21

    What are your passions? Make a list of things you want to do, then take each one and imagine yourself a year from now, not having done it. How do you feel? That will help you order your list.

  • poboy on 11/05/2017 - 11:26

    Figure out your end goal. Break it down into preceding steps to achieve your end goal. I like your attitude to life. Good luck

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 11:39

      Thanks mate - Appreciate it :)

  • Ughhh on 11/05/2017 - 11:36
    +3

    Learn how to do manicures and pedicures yourself

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 11:38

      I'm not kidding when I say this: I did that last week.

      • Baysew on 11/05/2017 - 12:05
        +2

        Perhaps go on a snow trip.

      • Ughhh on 11/05/2017 - 12:08
        +2

        Throw a huge lavish party to celebrate!

        • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 12:34

          2 more sleeps to go.

  • ihbh on 11/05/2017 - 11:37
    +1

    Toastmasters - public speaking, thinking on your feet and confidence.

    How to eat healthily.

    Broaden your horizons by watching documentaries, and reading and listening to lectures in fields you're not familiar with.

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 11:41
      -2

      Idk what toastmasters is but I'll google it after this.

      Public speaking, thinking on my feet and confidence are some of my key strengths that i'm particularly proud of.

      But I plan to broaden these horizons by following the latter part of your advice! :)

  • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2017 - 11:57
    +1

    buy a car, or maybe get your license and travel around aus.

  • spackbace on 11/05/2017 - 12:07
    +3

    I gotta ask the question… How are you paying for this year?

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 12:36

      I live at home so no rent. Rest is just savings. Plus I still work a day a week - enough for pocket money.

      Car is owned outright and reliable. Phone/insurances/gym etc are trivial. I'll definitely be going out signficantly less from here on in.

  • Findo on 11/05/2017 - 12:23
    +1

    Hey OP, looking at your previous thread asking about male pedicures and now your passion for dancing, I am curious as to whether you are gay or not.

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 12:37
      +8

      I do hip/hop rnb dancing - it's pretty much the most masculine dance form there is.

      Manicures/pedicures…well who doesn't want to look and feel good?

      disclaimer: I support gay marriage and there is nothing wrong with being gay.

      • Zaenille on 11/05/2017 - 12:48
        +4

        I'm not sure why people think having pedicures and dancing is reserved for women or gay people. Any gender should be able to feel good about themselves in whatever form that makes them feel good - salon visits, massages, manicures/pedicures, going to the gym, etc.

        • John Kimble on 11/05/2017 - 13:15

          Rightly or wrongly, they are certain things like mani/pedis that have traditionally been seen as a non masculine activities. This is probably changing though.

          Obviously, on the other side there are also generally categorised "non feminine" activities also.

    • mskeggs on 11/05/2017 - 13:09
      +9

      niggard, there is a relationships forum, you shouldn't be picking up in the Education & Work section.

      • Findo on 11/05/2017 - 13:37

        Haha

    • bobbified on 11/05/2017 - 13:21
      +1

      I think OP would've had some manicures and pedicures as a pre-activity to his final activities while he was in Vietnam! haha

    • lainey13 on 12/05/2017 - 11:20
      +1

      I don't understand why men don't take care of their nails. If you get hair cuts and shower, why are nails magically exempt for guys when they have them as well as women?

      • John Kimble on 12/05/2017 - 11:41
        +4

        I cut my nails with a nail clipper myself. No external party required.

  • bluesky on 11/05/2017 - 12:47
    +1

    Watch Ted talks - a site for ideas worth spreading.
    Talks come out almost daily - and they are usually short, approx 20 minutes duration.
    The ideas broaden one's understanding of the world, cover almost all topics — from science to business to global issues. Really worthwhile, I think.

    You can also go into their archives of past talks, and listen to those of a certain area of interest.

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 12:55
      +2

      Thanks for sharing!
      I'm already a huge fan of Ted Talks and watch them regularly!

  • ggkfc on 11/05/2017 - 12:56
    +2

    Make money

  • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2017 - 13:12
    +1

    Learn something new - I'd say the Udemy/Coursera things - while studying full-time at uni - you can easily broaden horizons with actual skills relevant to the market place.

    Setup a small business - uni flexibility allows to undertake a side hustle and earn some seed capital. While you've worked full-time and it's important to take a break - you learn many things while trying to run a small business - it's a great thing to have on your CV and the experience is priceless. Again, depends on your appetite for growth. You never know what might happen!

    Read - industry, non-industry - something that's been echoed here - TED is great starting place - but follow actual influencers in your area - it's building yourself for the future and quickly establishing a brand. Combine with your side interests - it's amazing where you end up in life.

    Realise that these are somewhat focused on generating revenue - but financial independence early on means you get to pursue things at a later point in life when you feel burnt out.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2017 - 13:13
    +1

    join scientology, and you might find the bridge to total freedom.

  • Cheap Steve on 11/05/2017 - 13:32
    +1

    Take up surfing. Any day at the beach is not a wasted day.

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 13:37

      I live 50 km from nearest beach (not quite…but thereabouts)

      • Cheap Steve on 11/05/2017 - 13:40
        +1

        You have plenty of spare time, remember? Listen to your favourite music or audiobooks in the car there and back. Double-win.

  • RandomNinja on 11/05/2017 - 14:11

    Learn a new language? Depending on where you're travelling to next year, that could come in handy

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 14:39

      Thanks. English wasn't my first language. I'm fluent in a couple different languages already and I don't think my tiny brain can handle any more lol! But awesome suggestion - might be useful for someone else reading this post too! Defs an awesome life skill

      • Banana on 11/05/2017 - 15:06

        What about a programming language?

        • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 18:11

          I love it. I think I'll do it.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2017 - 14:40
    +1

    get a real job

  • brokeunistudent on 11/05/2017 - 14:47
    +1

    Click bait title

    • activ8newbs on 11/05/2017 - 18:11
      +1

      I like the attention…and you clicked it…so it worked.

  • horsome on 11/05/2017 - 23:22
    +1

    Hiking? I get jealous of those that go on big hiking trips.

  • cupcake on 17/05/2017 - 14:25
    +2

    A big jigsaw puzzle with extra pieces. Maybe 10,000+ pieces.

  • ggkfc on 17/05/2017 - 14:45
    +1

    Work as an escort?

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