Full Time WFH - What Should I Be Studying in Spare Time?

Jules_d1 on 06/03/2023 - 13:28
Last edited 06/03/2023 - 13:43 by 1 other user

I work from home full time work in sales for a software company. It pays well but I have a lot of spare time. While I feel like I'm wasting.

As much as watching NBA while I work is fun, I want to do more with my time and 'level up'.

I love being creative, using my imagination, and optimizing processes. I would like to study/learn how to leverage that into income and/or a better paying job. My partner and I are into real estate (Have properties already) but I feel there is only so much I could be gaining as it comes down to equity/income to take further steps.

I'm not sure coding is what i'm into and further developing Photoshop/video editing skills doesn't feel like it would give a good ROI on time.

Any advice?

Education & Work

Comments

  • Savas on 06/03/2023 - 13:46
    +2

    shouldn't you be at least studying something related to your job? or ask your manager for more tasks?

    • Jules_d1 on 06/03/2023 - 13:54
      +3

      I do the study asked of me and hit targets within my expected range. There really isn't any further to climb with it and any extra bonuses arent in line with the effort required.

      Working remotely (I different country) and in sales doesn't lend itself to a career path in the company. At best I would be a sales manager which I don't want to do (Have had this role in the past)/.

  • AustriaBargain on 06/03/2023 - 13:47

    I love being creative, using my imagination, and optimizing processes.

    Sounds like graphic design might interest you. AI will shake it up a bit, but a human that knows how to get specific things done will always be important. Though if you already feel like you hit a brick wall with motivation for Photoshop then design might not be a good fit for you.

  • kanmen on 06/03/2023 - 13:50
    +4

    TBH my advice for you would be to do something outdoors or something active, especially if you spend most of your day at home working on a screen. Probably not the advice you're looking for but I think development isn't necessarily just financial.

    • Jules_d1 on 06/03/2023 - 13:56
      +1

      I appreciate the advice.

      Right now, it's not a matter of changing jobs. Its looking for something to upskill and do on the side. My position is fortunate as a make a decent income but just feel like I have spare time i should/could be maximising.

      • kanmen on 06/03/2023 - 14:24
        +1

        That's totally fair. When I read your post I imagined someone being holed up inside all day from work then study, glued to a computer screen which isn't always great for mental/emotional health. I just wanted to encourage not doing that.

    • scrimshaw on 06/03/2023 - 13:58
      +1

      Are you talking about getting exercise / going to the gym or joining sports clubs? That is important too but I think the OP is after self development or gaining extra skills that might give them an edge in career progression.

      • Jules_d1 on 06/03/2023 - 14:08
        +1

        Correct, things that will develop skills for employment and income.

        I live a healthy active life. Gym at 5am every week day, golf on the weekends. I have a great life actually but just feel I am wasting my days career-wise and wanting ensure I'm setting my family up as well as i can financially and feel fulfilled.

        • nomoneynoproblems on 06/03/2023 - 18:52

          Wth are you me? Lol

        • parsimonious one on 06/03/2023 - 19:18

          @jules_d1

          So your sore ankle is all better now?

          • Jules_d1 on 07/03/2023 - 09:13
            -2

            @parsimonious one: Hahah nice stalking. Actually I'm not back into it really. I tried playing on the weekend and packed it in 3 holes in. Lots of physio but nearly there.

            I appreciate you take so much time out of your life to search and worry about me. We need more people like you in this world :)

    • randomusername2017 on 06/03/2023 - 17:14
      +3

      something outdoors or something active

      Dangerous advice🤣

      • parsimonious one on 06/03/2023 - 19:22

        Hahaha… indeed

        Ankle must be better now

  • Master Bates on 06/03/2023 - 14:18
    +1

    How about a Lean Six Sigma certification?

    • Jules_d1 on 07/03/2023 - 09:43

      Thanks for the advice. I've explored this before and if I feel like moving back into a formal operations mode, this would be something I'd explore.

  • Donaldhump on 06/03/2023 - 14:54
    -2

    do what interests you./ or what career you want to do

    learn some carpentry skills, grows some fruit trees. only you know this

    don't waste your time watching the NBA, its awful now, just a 3 point marathon, no big men anymore

    take massive naps too, get in your car and drive half to office and back home, solves the too much time issue

    • cookie2 on 07/03/2023 - 08:04

      I think you may have missed the point a bit.

  • Ryanek on 06/03/2023 - 16:09
    +1

    As much as watching NBA while I work is fun

    I'm a Clippers fan so it hasn't been fun at all

  • soan papdi on 06/03/2023 - 17:14

    If you can learn web designing and the associated programming for it, you could generate some money by freelancing for small businesses. You could even build a website that scratches an itch you have about real estate, something that domain or realestate.com.au don't do.

  • PensionerXXL on 06/03/2023 - 18:02
    +1

    in my time between tasks/meetings/work (lol) i workout, read/audio book, tinker with resume and refresh/revise skills most importantly i put in the time on maintaining networks as they often back door you into a better position over studying to get through the front door

    you should look to better yourself as much as you can while on company time then use for free time to work on being a better person in your home life

    • Jules_d1 on 07/03/2023 - 09:43

      Yes. Networking is something I'm working in right now. Thanks. Whilst working from home, I am trying to get out and meet with clients face to face if the are local as well.

  • Jugganautx on 06/03/2023 - 20:34
    +2

    imagine what the world could accomplish if people actually did the job they're paid to do in the hours they work. crazy.

    • cookie2 on 07/03/2023 - 08:09

      As in, they should get paid the same amount but be allowed to work less hours because they work more efficiently?

  • Tee Rex Arms on 06/03/2023 - 23:08
    +1

    Another one rorting the WFH bandwagon

    • altomic on 07/03/2023 - 01:14
      +5

      ^^^^so much this.

      my work doesn't let me work from home.

      absolutely refused.

      not even during lockdown.

      I've tried begging for it, negotiating, etc.

      they didn't even even budge when I threatened to quit.

      they just said they'd find another brain surgeon.

    • cookie2 on 07/03/2023 - 08:07

      I work more efficiently at home so often complete work related tasks much faster. So am i rorting it just because I have extra free hours in my day to also do non work related tasks?

      • silenthillrocks on 07/03/2023 - 08:54
        +1

        Yes

        • Jules_d1 on 07/03/2023 - 09:45
          +1

          So if a business finds a way to produce a product cheaper, but charge the consumer the same price, are they rorting the system in your opinion?

      • lostgoat on 07/03/2023 - 09:00

        I reckon there is a lot of people out there that don't calculate the 3-4 hrs commute as a total waste of time especially driving . The train I guess something constructive could be done on a screen .

    • Jules_d1 on 07/03/2023 - 09:18

      How am I rorting?

      My employer, which is in a completely different country has placed expectations and targets upon me.

      I reach/exceed these targets.

      • silenthillrocks on 07/03/2023 - 09:32

        Reach higher

        • Donaldhump on 07/03/2023 - 16:26

          why?

        • [Deactivated] on 21/03/2023 - 19:38

          Pay higher

    • Breno785au on 18/03/2023 - 07:07
      -1

      For someone like myself who wfh 4 days a week now, totally by choice of my own. I spend less in fuel, less effort on the freeway, more time with my children, more time for life. Something people have been wanting for decades, now there's people, for whatever reason want us to return to the old way of doing things.
      And for what? Status quo. F your status quo.

  • arend on 10/03/2023 - 08:19
    +1

    I acknowledge I'm late to the party - got distracted and only just found the tab again - but perhaps some study might be worthwhile:
    - MBAs always seem useful to those higher up, and probably deductible if work doesn't cover it
    - Similar to you, I've wanted to expand, so I've actually enrolled in an accredited counselling degree because I figure it will be interesting, it will always be useful/helpful, potentially work in with existing work, and a good way to give back to your community
    - Otherwise, something more thought based like philosophy, theology, anthropology, etc (I have philosophy and theology degrees, and each has taught me much more about people and relationships than my income generating engineering degree)
    I figure a degree usually looks good on a resume, but I also acknowledge its only one option to consider…
    All the best with it!

  • kiwiyonip on 13/03/2023 - 18:47

    Are you quiet quitting, OP?
    You could take welding courses, just like what I did…

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