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Ideas (open -professional/hobbies/off-mainstream activities) on what to do between jobs?

Lost job earlier, the next one will take a while. Seek interesting ideas on things you might have done/thought of that one can do between this time (to convince ppl that time was productively/interestingly used) Keeping it open to get varied ideas on professional/hobbies/off-mainstream kind of pursuits ...

Asked by Axesss

Posted in Redundancy and Investment Banking / M & A

21 Aug 2008

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  • This is the problem with banking. You spend so much time working you need advice on hobbies. I digress. If balance sheet permits I would suggest an intensive language course. Fun and useful skill.

    Davros 21 Aug 2008

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  • well said, Davros :) I am not seeking advice on hobbies. But yes, definitely interested in maximizing value of this time. Just looking for interesting experiences/stories on how people utilize this time. Something like 3 weeks of turning around a company in Peru - type of thing which is great experience and makes an interesting story. Issue is I can't commit myself to anything that take more than a couple of weeks. Hence, ideas welcome ..

    Axesss 21 Aug 2008

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  • You could try and complete the CFA for september. You could do charity work or volunteer to whoever will have you

    Steve 22 Aug 2008

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  • Yep, learn a language/new or additional skill. But you should still make time for some wild times! If you're married.....er

    John 23 Aug 2008

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  • I'm in the same situation, options trader that lost my job a week now, and other than trawling job sites, I am trading on IG a lot. I figure that at least it keeps me in touch with the markets. I have also just ordered some VBA books to try and improve my modelling skills which may make me more employable. Best of luck with it!

    T 04 Dec 2008

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