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    Suggestions please!

    Things are so hideously boring sitting around doing nowt all day that I have elected to learn a new skill. Might as well make the most of that public sector money while it's being handed out.

    Any suggestions for something I could have a go at? Was thinking along the lines of CBT/online training. Can't be anything that requires software installation, although I could bring in my laptop if I really fancied being cheeky (have brought in my Open Uni books before, so I'll probably get away with it!).

    It's a shame there isn't an 'asleep' smiley!

    #2
    you could teach yourself to jugle with fire sticks
    Your parents ruin the first half of your life and your kids ruin the second half

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      #3
      Originally posted by MrsGoof
      you could teach yourself to jugle with fire sticks
      juggle

      Or perhaps bugle with fire sticks - now that would be an accomplishment.

      Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.

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        #4
        Knitting?

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          #5
          Find a plan B so you don't need to be bored, and it is always better to learn a new skill on something that is real and just doesn't popup and hello world.

          I've had 2 months where I am with not a single piece of work being assigned to me - ends tommorrow I have taken this as being paid to finish development on my plan b and also finish the marketing plan so when my contract ends tommorrow I can really get on and try and sell it. I thought it might be a bit cheeky to be on the phone in clients time cold calling etc

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            #6
            I have to say that something along those lines is on my 'things to keep me occupied' list. I need a decent challenge that will stop my brain from slowly rotting. My contract is due to end at the end of July but there is a fair chance of it being extended.

            Ideally I want to be able to work from home, from any location (to aid my relocation to Malta plans) so I have been researching options in that area. (No, I will not be setting up a home massage parlour for naughty MPs) Not technically a plan B like you chaps have been organising as I'll still have to do the work rather than just count the cash but it's a start!

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              #7
              Originally posted by ladymuck
              Things are so hideously boring sitting around doing nowt all day that I have elected to learn a new skill. Might as well make the most of that public sector money while it's being handed out.

              Any suggestions for something I could have a go at? Was thinking along the lines of CBT/online training. Can't be anything that requires software installation, although I could bring in my laptop if I really fancied being cheeky (have brought in my Open Uni books before, so I'll probably get away with it!).

              It's a shame there isn't an 'asleep' smiley!
              Greek lessons?
              Watersports?

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                #8
                Originally posted by Churchill
                Greek lessons?
                Watersports?
                I've done the OU Greek courses. Quite good fun and most recommended.
                Insanity: repeating the same actions, but expecting different results.
                threadeds website, and here's my blog.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by threaded
                  I've done the OU Greek courses. Quite good fun and most recommended.
                  "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Churchill
                    Greek lessons?
                    Watersports?
                    They speak Maltese in Malta, not Greek

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