I Don't Start My New Job Until 9/8, What to Do?

[Best_man23]

I just got off the phone with my new employer. I am not slated to begin working for them until 9/8 (new budget and approval for my position was the reasons given).

With this, I have the next three weeks to myself. Without a job search to maintain, what would be the best use of my "free time?"

DUers, as always, I welcome your comments.

[demnan]

1. If you have a pool nearby

Go to the pool every day, read a book and swim. Doesn't cost a lot of money but it's relaxing and fun.

Also wardrobe reassessment (shopping?) now that you have time to get ready for that new position.

[radwriter0555]

2. Volunteer for a charity.The american cancer society is always

in need of assistance.

[Caution]

3. Volunteer

Charity or political campaign.

[LynneSin]

4. Totatlly houseclean your place

Go through your closets and get rid of clothes & stuff you don't wear anymore and donate that to charity.

[catpower2000]

5. Have you got any money? I say go to Europe. nt

[Best_man23]

6. I have money

However, given the current state of the world, I am very reluctant to travel outside the US. Also, I don't want to burn up all my money.

[catpower2000]

7. Well, I'm just saying that's what I'D do...

You were asking for opinions, right?

If you don't want to go to Europe, go on a (cheaper) vacation here in the states--it's a nice time to visit New England--or how about Montreal or Quebec, Canada? Wonderful weather there this time of year.

Cat

[Insider]

8. feed the homeless

sort donated clothes
meals on wheels
visit vets at the VA hospital
transport vets to appointments
call the elderly for chat about weather
check on elderly for chores they need done
help those less fortunate

or...
watch 'The Practice' on Fx and submit notes to me by PM

[VelmaD]

9. Surf the net...

look for porn. ;)

Seriously though. A lot of the ideas so far are good one. Donate your time. Clean your place. Take some alone time to do what makes you happy 'cause lord knows the new job is gonna come with some stress and you probably won't have a lot of alone time for a little while.

Darth Velma