ULPT: Insane ways you can actually balance a 9-5 job, working out and having a social life?

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Beneficial-Stuff8852@reddit

Caffeine/pre workout at 5pm, rock out till 1-2am, nap or at least put your head down at work first half of day, eat whatever you want for lunch then do whole day of work in 2nd half of the day.

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YorkieBerlinz@reddit

workout at the job, have some rubber band in your backpack and do some workouts every minute you can. meet near your work with your friends

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mmaddymon@reddit

Okay now I need a pro tip for getting a WFH job

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choosewisely1234@reddit

genuine question- what is code and why is it such a good career opportunity? should i be learning it? should i teach my kids it?

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-LargeHardOnCollider@reddit

Honestly at this point, probably no.

AI is very good at writing code and so it doesn't seem to have too much longevity as a career path

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vintagemako@reddit

Hard disagree. AI is good at helping developers build things. It's not anywhere close to building functional software by itself without guidance.

Think of it like going from using a manual screw driver to an impact driver. You can build things way faster and with better precision, but you still have to hold it with your hand.

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-LargeHardOnCollider@reddit

Yeah right now maybe. With how fast the sector is progressing I'd be interested to see how your comment ages in a year or two.

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vintagemako@reddit

I hear you, I have seen no evidence that AI will replace real developers anytime soon. I could see it replacing a lot of "programmers" though.

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You can generate all the AI code in the world if you don’t know how it works or how to fix it you’re still cooked. If the AI writes code that doesn’t work what do you do then? I’ve used AI a decent amount to code, it still routinely makes errors that someone has to fix who knows what they’re doing. It also takes know how to put together AI generated code in order to actually get it to work. AI still sucks at knowing abstractly what code does when it is complex or even when it just generates a GUI of some kind. Programming as a profession will be fine I think, it will change but it won’t go away.

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rustywoodbolt@reddit

These issues will be solved in no time!

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laffy_man@reddit

Here’s the thing, they really won’t be and people have been saying this for years now. LLMs have limited ability to understand things fundamentally because of the way they work and understanding is the way that AI can actually replace software developers or any profession that requires you to think critically or understand how many disparate parts work together. LLMs are prediction algorithms, not intelligence.

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rustywoodbolt@reddit

If you look at the growth trajectory of AI it is kind of obvious that it will be able to solve these issues pretty soon. Might not be LLMs but c’mon, don’t burry your head in the sand.

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Jewishjojo@reddit

It’s not a scaling problem or “needs a few more years” of dev time problem. The tool fundamentally does not suit the task. LLMs are predictive models that produce statistical averages. They are okay at writing small code based on averages on how things are done, but lack in niche thinking by design

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vintagemako@reddit

Writing code is how you build software. Almost every company needs software. That means there are tons of jobs available.

Yes, you should absolutely get your kids into this. Even if they don't go this route it teaches you so many things, how to think abstractly, how to organize concepts and ideas, logical reasoning, etc.

AI is very helpful but nowhere close to taking jobs of developers, it's another tool in our toolkit making us more efficient.

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breul99@reddit

Entry level market is heavily saturated right now. Not the best advice for the time being.

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KuddelmuddelMonger@reddit

LOL

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LostInSpace9@reddit

Right? I’d essentially have to start completely over again I think…

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fiv3ironfre5hy@reddit

At this point pretty much the only way is leveraging professional connections. WFH is shrinking and those jobs get thousands of applicants

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Phantom2291@reddit

Dm me, I'm currently WFH, might be able to help

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RowComprehensive3005@reddit

Sent a DM

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Storage-One@reddit

about to send you a DM Phantom!

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mooistcow@reddit

Be indian.

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2580374@reddit

You don't even have to quiet quit. Working from home gives you so much more time it's insane.

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royaldocks@reddit

My Company tracks us (Our monitors are mirrored in the office from our home ;/ )

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muffinman744@reddit

That sounds like a terrible company to work for

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bonoetmalo@reddit

Are you sure? Are you using RDP/Remote Desktop connection? If so that doesn’t mirror to the host monitor

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Gipito@reddit

You have personal PC no?

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2580374@reddit

That's fucking insane.

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mortywita40@reddit

You still beat me cause I commute 80 minutes a day. I can finish my grocery shopping in that time

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TJStrawberry@reddit

Work from home or find a job that is VERY close to your home. I’ve had both and just that extra 1-2 hours you get from not commuting is a huge difference in my energy levels.

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rafiktt@reddit

This is the real answer. I wfh and I’m able to go to the gym, run errands and I save at least an hour of my time not having to commute to and from work

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Deathglass@reddit

WFH and just hire an indian to do your job

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JakeScythe@reddit

Wait actually though?

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Deathglass@reddit

I mean it probably depends on the job, but I've seen the memes online...

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Suspicious_Load6908@reddit

This 💯

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Bluehope7777@reddit

Hire a foreign VA to do some of the work for you remotely

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PuraVidaPagan@reddit

I’ve legit considered this, like we just outsourced work to Mexico, and I feel like offering someone in Mexico 20% of my salary to do 50% of my job. I’m tired.

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Necessary-Ad2110@reddit

dude 50% of your salary if it's 50% of your work T_T

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GoBeWithYourFamily@reddit

I get probably 1% of the CEO’s salary and do way more work than him. It’s almost like that’s how that works. You pay as little as you can for as much as you can get.

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PuraVidaPagan@reddit

Did you forget which sub you were in lol

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warm_melody@reddit

Not Mexican but I'm looking to do 50% of a job for 20% of an American salary :)

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spamowsky@reddit

Where do I send my cv over to?

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snowboardude112@reddit

This is the way

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Berkuts_Lance_Plus@reddit

How would a foreign voice actor be helpful in this context?

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anxiouspasta@reddit

i came to comment this. american companies are outsourcing work anyways, you might aswell take advantage of

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ezaF19@reddit

r/phclassifieds

my countrymen from the philippines would be glad to get the work for a relatively cheap price.

Daily min wage here is 13 usd.

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One_Impression_5649@reddit

Unethical. Tell your doctor you have ADHD. Get meds. Adderall or long acting Ritalin. You’ll be killing… three?.. birds with one stone.

You won’t be hungry so food doesn’t matter
ENERGY FOR THE GYM!!!
You’ll have all the energy for socializing too so no burnout.

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PriorButterscotch861@reddit (OP)

this might work actually

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One_Impression_5649@reddit

It does work. Ask me how I know! Never mind I’ll tell you. I actually do have ADHD but the end result is energy all day, and clear thinking which is really nice.

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pingu_thepenguin@reddit

I dont think its so straightforward. Aderall is no magic pill that you can only get the benefit but not the harm.

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One_Impression_5649@reddit

I’ve got ADHD and took Adderall every day for a very long time. It helps during the day quite a bit but when it starts to wear off in the afternoon/evening… well everything gets slow and tired and you’re correct. It keeps hunger down on most people and if you’re taking it unethically like OP wants then you just take more and more and more until you burn out.

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OneSmallTrauma@reddit

There is a shortage of ADHD medication because a ton of douche bags are already doing this. Now people who suffer from ADHD like myself are struggling to live like a normal depressed person while normal people are once again getting to live a normal life...

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Pleasant_Fennel_5573@reddit

There is only a shortage of extended release afaik. The IR is cheaper and less likely to have this issue. Plus (ULPT) it’s better for partying, which is why it’s less commonly prescribed .

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Refforp@reddit

Shut up loser

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justauser78@reddit

Drug companies are your enemies, not your fellow working people.

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The_Royal_Spoon@reddit

Yes but this one is mostly because (in the states) the federal government caps the production of many controlled substances, including amphetamines. The cap hasn't been raised in something like 30 years despite demand climbing exponentially.

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kausti@reddit

Since when is a huge spike in demand the producing companies fault?

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OneSmallTrauma@reddit

Nah man, people brought me into this world without me having a choice in the matter, everyone is your enemy

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nomadwings@reddit

Nah. I get my ritalin from my country, made in my country, highly controlled but unending supply of cheap medicine

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One_Impression_5649@reddit

Yeah yeah blah blah. That just makes it MORE unethical which is where you’re at. You made it even better now

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TomZanetti@reddit

Check the subreddit

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Least-Back-2666@reddit

Meth is much cheaper than coke.

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funyesgina@reddit

This works great until you crash. You’ll still sleep, and you’ll sleep hard, but it’s after you slow down the pills. If you don’t, you just need more and more

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One_Impression_5649@reddit

This is one of the main reasons I just let myself be an unmedicated ADHD human now.

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funyesgina@reddit

Same. It’s just robbing Peter to pay Paul

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DCSoccer9630@reddit

Okay but also talk to professionals on dosing. Those are easy to abuse and can lead to burnout.

Not fueling yourself properly is another way to speed up time to burnout.

Speaking from personal experience. Not medical advice.

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One_Impression_5649@reddit

Yeah. I’ve had the same problem.

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nomadwings@reddit

I just asked for it haha. Im diagnosed not adhd as i thought but something else. Got ritalin, just 10mg but life changing. Life balance finally 🤣

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Dumbledore27@reddit

I have adhd and take 50 mg of vyvanse everyday. It only gives me energy through the workday. I usually crash around 6:30/7 pm.

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PlainNotToasted@reddit

Is that the drug that causes your blood pressure to spike if you quit taking it?

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anxiouspasta@reddit

concerta is less addictive and has less side effects.

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Nitrous_Acidhead@reddit

Time saved from not having to do dishes too! Oh, just put the laundry on the bed since you're not using it!

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jgroshak@reddit

So, sometimes, drugs are the answer...

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Matt99x@reddit

Bro, I work 8-5/6 and I manage to go to the gym 1 time a week (I could do 2), see my girlfriend despite being 50km away and have some friends. and I also go to sleep early and get 8 hours of sleep

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JaySP1@reddit

This is a case of "you don't know how good you have it compared to others." Not to be that guy, but I wish I only worked 40 hours a week. I could easily accomplish everything I need to do and still have free time to binge watch my favorite shows, work out, play with my kids, run a side hustle, and who knows what else. Unfortunately in my line of work I have to work almost 120 hours a week and I'm only home maybe a week out of the month. The money is good considering I have no degree in anything but it still catches up to you and burns you out.

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Kiwikeeper@reddit

Ask for help! Tell friends and family that you are struggling with too manybtasks and maybe someone will help you!

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Flashy-Leave-1908@reddit

Combine your social life and working out. Run clubs that meet 1-2x week are great then you make Run friends and can run with them other times. Then you can go to dinner with them after to save cooking. Then you take leftovers home for bfast or lunch

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WohoBoho@reddit

Work 6-3 and enjoy the rest of the day

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stonecutter7@reddit

Socialize at the gym? I know its not for everyone but if you can make a small friend group there it helps prevent burnout. The talking may take away from your workout, but it keeps you going indefinitely if you do it right.

Id also suggest an elliptical or cycle for cardio. If youre on reddit now chances are you spend at least half an hour screwing around on your phone a night. Might as well be moving your legs while you do it.

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TheBigSalami@reddit

When I was working in the office, I would do my grocery shopping on my lunch break. I would either have a cooler in my car or just put the groceries in the work fridge.

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madkins007@reddit

The stupid easy answer is time management. Budget your time and make decisions based on your priorities.

Some classic examples would be waking up earlier to work out at a nearby or home gym, and pop a pre-planned meal into the slow cooker or to that in the fridge.

This sort of thing works for some people but it's not a universal cure.

Another option is to try to fix ONE THING. I'd start with meals. What can you do to have a decent supper most nights? Meal planning and prep on the weekends? Make breakfast or lunch your main meal and go light and simple for supper?

Weekend that is better, decide what the next priority is- socializing or gym? Can you combine them, or alternate them?

If this is important to you, you'll find ways to make it work. They may not be conventional but so what?

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EnvironmentalFig5161@reddit

Wake up earlier? So you mean go to bed earlier too, right? The only way you get extra time from that is if you sacrifice sleep.

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madkins007@reddit

Most of the idiots, er, people I know who try this just short themselves on sleep. It's hilarious to watch them talk about having more energy as they yawn.

Of course, for others, it helps them sleep better and avoid the doom scrolling so many of us waste time with.

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EnvironmentalFig5161@reddit

Yep. I used to be a shift worker. Seeing my cowotkers turn up and saying how much their job let's them live the lives they want, whilst looking like the walking dead, really woke me up to the importance of sleep.

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Cejea@reddit

The coworkers that humble brag/needle others about how little sleep they get while "functioning just fine" in my experience tend to show diminished judgement skills. They might do their job just fine but they jump to rash conclusions or have peculiar beliefs that don't seem well thought out.

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EnvironmentalFig5161@reddit

The lethargy is written all over their face usually. What usually happens is they burn out, or have to take more sick days to recover. And that's if they just aren't lying. People really do think it's a brag to get not enough sleep. I'm jealous of those people who get the hours they need as soon as their head hits the pillow. That's something to brag about!

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Sprintspeed@reddit

I think why this ends up working for a bunch of people is that the hours you gain in the morning are more "productive" for them than the ones you lose at night if you keep the same amount of sleep.

When going to bed at 1 to wake up at 8 to go to work, the time between 11-1 for these people is likely just watching TV, scrolling on their phone, or something else that isn't really working toward their life goals. Shifting to sleeping at 11 until 6 to work out then makes those 2 hours "useful' and they still have time for their other priorities, which in this case might be socializing in the evening or for many, spending time with kids / family.

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scienceizfake@reddit

If you’re in the roughly 1-in-4 men who have sleep apnea - get it diagnosed, join /r/CPAP and you actually can get better sleep in less time.

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Davaultdweller@reddit

"Just sleep a little faster." -The Governator https://youtu.be/1g2ntIN7JuY?si=qYc3YY7yTPwb3uNJ

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Davaultdweller@reddit

My wife and I always quote this when we accidentally stay up too late. We know we're just shifting the sleep to a later date, but it's funny every time.

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trimbandit@reddit

I had a 10 hour work day...8 hours plus 30 minute commute each day, plus 1 hour lunch. That left 14 hours. I sleep 8, that leaves 6 hours. Work out for 90 minutes, that leaves 4.5 hours. Say 30 minutes to get ready in the morning. So that leaves 4 hours to eat and watch Netflix each night and take care of any other bullshit. I would often try and run any errands and other crap at lunch and then just eat at my desk. During COVID I got switched to wfh for 3+ years and this meant I could multitask and do laundry, prep meals, and workout during the day, plus no commute.

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CryptoNoob546@reddit

Honestly this. People think they are so damn busy when they aren’t. They are just bad at managing their time.

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No_Sound_2021@reddit

I was just wondering how to create a schedule for myself but add college, relationship, and kids to that and you just reminded me where I can start. Thank you.

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Rough_Schedule6011@reddit

If your job has a gym utilize that shit. Disappear at work and use it.

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Unlost_maniac@reddit

I work a 9-5 and have a great social life and tons of time to myself. Make friends online, hangout on occasion for hobbies you all share.

When I first started working I'd be burnt out, somedays I still am but just drink a coffee when you get home.

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SlideApprehensive979@reddit

Work out on your lunch break.

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Slipperysteve1998@reddit

Get a landscaping job. Gardening, groubdskeeping, etc. Get paid to work out and get a tan

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Campbbr101@reddit

4 10s M-T get Friday thru Sunday

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Substantial_Back_865@reddit

Meth

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Rxdafnk@reddit

Cocaine

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Rxdafnk@reddit

Nevermind. Not cocaine

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fanatic26@reddit

I take about 2 hours every Sunday and cook one or two large family size meals at the same time. I bought a bulk pack of 3 place containers from amazon and fill 6-10 of em up with the meals I cooked and drop em all in a cheap chest freezer. After a few weekends I had a selection that will rival any meal service for about 10% the price. Take one for lunch and on days I hit the gym I heat up one for dinner. I cook fresh meals the off days so I still get fresh meals regularly. Saves an incredible amount of time and energy over the course of the week.

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AdoptedTargaryen@reddit

Workout on your lunch break and skip lunch
Come to work a smidge earlier and eat all the free food/snacks for your breakfast
Talk to your boss about maybe implementing an all-hands meeting during the work day a couple times a week that is catered for team morale. Steal leftovers and take home
Order food for the entire department on the company dime if you have assess to the procurement card
Start walking around and steal lunches from other offices/departments. Act like you belong
Try to get some co-workers to join in to do happy hours after work every now and then. Be super friendly and open that you’re on a budget/forgot your wallet maybe and have them buy you food. Take leftovers home.
Go to HR or your supervisor and ask if there can be more snacks or food provided at work. Lie about a medical condition and that your blood sugar sometimes gets low and you needs extra time to eat
Tell HR/boss you need accommodations for an undisclosed disability and your now daily doc appointments or telehealth appointments are 45mins. Use the extra time off daily to workout outside the office or nap in a private room

All the best!

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1fembot@reddit

This and bring a pair of shoes to work and walk around the building outside on breaks to get extra steps in to make up for not working out. Do bills etc at work. Make personal calls on breaks and run errands like grocery on lunch break (use the fridge or your own cooler to store them). Just try to minimize all other to do’s from after work.

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Layer_Accomplished@reddit

That part. Do easy chores at work (personal calls, banking, whatever). Find a spot to nap. Make an excuse to run an “office” errand. Leave early occasionally, assuming you’re salary. If there is a niche you’re great at, offer to help a coworker… this creates a buffer from ppl thinking you’re slacking. Never let others know what you’re up to- jealousy is real.

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Its_Pelican_Time@reddit

If you have kids you'll suddenly realize how much free time you actually had before kids.

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SillyStallion@reddit

It's crazy to think that a lot of places now are expecting 8-6 too...

I've got my WFH job now and I will defend it with my life lol. That commute and enforced 1 hour lunch takes up so much time.

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bobke4@reddit

What i did was I got a work from home job that can get done in less than 8 hours. No commuting and a flexibel schedule. I can work 8-2 if i want and have plenty of time left for other shit

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feryoooday@reddit

Wfh jobs have a million people applying for each role (if the roles aren’t even just fake posts which it seems is a coin flip). How did you get yours?

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bobke4@reddit

Mine was an online job posting as well. 300 candidates for 8 positions. Got lucky i guess

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feryoooday@reddit

Wow

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bobke4@reddit

I didnt even have the right degree or experience for it. I guess i nailed the bullshiting at the interviews

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feryoooday@reddit

How long ago was this though?

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bobke4@reddit

4,5 years ago

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feryoooday@reddit

Yeahhhhh start of covid hiring wfh is completely different now unfortunately. You can check the recruiting hell sub if you wanna see some examples 😕

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2580374@reddit

Try to apply for a big company that is hiring for multiple positions.

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luisc123@reddit

Not who you asked but I stumbled into mine. I didn’t even know the position was remote until the second interview.

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DeliciousRich5944@reddit

Does it pay well?

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bobke4@reddit

It’s ok. Not a lot, not little. The 45 vacation days are nice though

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dj_boy-Wonder@reddit

Sounds like you need a better job… I wfh 29 + days of every month, have enough time every day to take my dog for a 3 k walk, when I’m on top of my work I can basically just keep my computer awake and do what I want in the background, I have people over all the time. Heck most fridays I functionally finish at lunch time and spend my afternoon in a sauna.

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TheseComb@reddit

But WHAT is your job?!?! -someone in the same situation

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dj_boy-Wonder@reddit

Govt, tech adjacent

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warm_melody@reddit

Cook the food for the whole week and stick it in the freezer.

Shorter workout, 20mins instead of 90mins. The only thing you can't shorten really is jogging, which I don't like anyway, unless you exercise as a method of transportation.

There's some compact workouts that are just as effective. Here's an example https://youtu.be/cClSiXBNGa8?si=rXyES18x4JNa0Qd9

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rusty02536@reddit

Get up at 5

It really doesn’t have to be complicated.

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Affectionate-Buy-111@reddit

Turning on a call with just myself on Microsoft teams 😂

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CaptMcPlatypus@reddit

Not unethical, but I just make more dinner than we'll eat and put the leftovers in single serving containers for lunch the next day. It's pretty much grab and go the next morning.

You can also meal prep on the weekends, so you can both get the cheaper prices for bulk purchases and just build a bunch of lunches and dinners assembly-line style, which cuts down on prep time.

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greaper007@reddit

Figure out a legitimate way to sneak out at work and work out during the day. Say you're meeting clients, picking up supplies etc.

Get a crockpot.

Live in a van in the parking lot.

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TecN9ne@reddit

Adderall

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KingTelephone@reddit

The food angle is a good area to save time. This might be a little out there, but try switching ALL meals to Soylent or (even better) Basically Food. This completely removes food and food prep from your life, giving you back some time and mental space.

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SypeSypher@reddit

meal prep in advance

workout in the morning before work

social life after work

hardest part is going to bed early enough to wake up early

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churningtildeath@reddit

Sneak into Costco to get free samples?

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churningtildeath@reddit

I know a 12 pack is like $15 now

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boopdbop@reddit

Time to hit up your doc for a nice script of add meds

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Vast_Original7204@reddit

Work out in the office. Half your lunch is for eating half your lunch is for working out at your desk. Is it unethical? Idk. Do I do it? Yes. Push ups on my desks, squats, jumping jacks even. You may be the weird one at the office but you'll also be the hot one.

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margittwen@reddit

Get a stay at home wife or husband, get them to do most or all of the cooking and cleaning. You just have to make sure you make enough money for both of you.

I don’t normally recommend people get a stay at home spouse but this is unethical pro tips after all lol.

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Mister_Uncredible@reddit

I haven't been to the gym in years, but I work out almost every day.

I have a home gym in my basement, a pull-up/dip bar in my bedroom door and other bits and bobs in my living room.

My strategy isn't to set aside blocks of time, I simply do something when I'm in or around it and I've got a few minutes to spare.

Putting laundry in? Great, I'll go do a set or two of something in the basement gym. Whatever I haven't done in the last 2-3+ days determines what I'll do.

Chilling in the living room? Cool, I got a bucket of rice, grip exercisers (I train my hands/wrists like a rock climber... For golf), a thighmaster-esque thing (way harder than a normal thighmaster), resistance bands and my bedroom door is right behind my living room couch, so I can go do dips or pull ups. My pull up bar also has an assist, so I can keep going way past failure and absolutely wreck my shit (in the best way possible).

I'm doing this shit while I'm watching TV.

Toss in some occasional calisthenics and I'm gtg.

I've gone long stretches, multiple years, where my gym game was strong and I didn't fall off. But it never lasts, and eventually the time suck of it all causes me to fall off the wagon. I've always done some calisthenics and stuff during those times, but I could tell I was weaker, more easily injured, etc.

Doing it this way has allowed me to be more consistent with my workouts and I've yet to fall off the wagon, and it's been at least 6-7 years. I'm also in some of, if not the best shape of my life at 40.

Admittedly, I didn't start off with a full home gym, but I've upgraded here and there over time, but now I've got enough equipment that I really have zero reasons to go back to the gym.

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doublebubblediscoQ@reddit

I dunno if this is the right suggestion for you, but what I found helpful was working out at the gym or running trail nearest my employer/workplace. This way I go straight to my workout and by the time I’m done rush hour traffic has subsided, thus leaving me a little more time in my day.
I don’t like to feel rushed during my workouts so morning gym sessions just gave me anxiety about finishing with enough time to get ready for my day.

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everett640@reddit

People keep giving ethical solutions. Here are some unethical ones. Keep your breakfasts at work and prep them there. For example: oatmeal with fruits or maybe yogurt. You'll save time in the morning and you're on the clock getting paid while you make and eat breakfast. Any phone calls you need to make? Don't do it at home, do it on the clock. Most places aren't open past the 9-5 anyways. Searching for vacation destinations or planning other stuff? Do it on the clock. Do as much as you can on the clock to save time for when you're out of work.

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Skeggy-@reddit

Meal prep on Sunday for the week.

Socialize on weekends and run errands.

Weekdays for work and fitness.

Give yourself some personal time in the evenings on weekdays too to avoid burnout.

It’s just time management and self discipline. Been doing 55+hr weeks for several years with this schedule. Give it a try.

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WraaathXYZ@reddit

Whats unethical about this?

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Skeggy-@reddit

Wasn’t an unethical question. Can’t unethically create more hours in a day.

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WraaathXYZ@reddit

"Cocaine" was a good answer ;) Nah but seriously people are forgetting they don't have to comment if they don't have an answer that fits the sub

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Skeggy-@reddit

You’re forgetting you can keep scrolling lol. Mods are for that.

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Perciprius@reddit

OP’s question wasn’t unethical. I’m surprised the MODS haven’t taken it down.

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smokiestloud14@reddit

I commute (short like 15 min) for 40 hr work weeks but you described my exact schedule otherwise. Makes me feel good doing it that way, maybe could work for OP

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TrhwWaya@reddit

The fact is you just have to work harder. Leads to more money , more maturity , more personal growth, a better career, and this mindset makes you near unstoppable. As career breaks do show up, you put this good drive into your life and home.

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SaturnTwink@reddit

This is exactly what I do. Also if ur work lets you come in early / leave late, working from 6-2 or 7-3 is awesome. I just work through lunch.

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RepConf@reddit

This is the right answer

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fake-software-eng@reddit

I WFH so sneak in my workouts during work hours pretty easily.

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TheseComb@reddit

Again- where are you people finding these WFH jobs ?! So jealous

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13thmurder@reddit

Get a job that requires physical exercise and coworkers you enjoy spending time with.

They do exist. I miss having one.

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Unfair_Original_2536@reddit

Get a job in a gym cafe 9-5 and do workout on break. Invite all your friends to the cafe so it's like socialising. Then you have the rest of the week free for other stuff.

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Mountain-Evidence606@reddit

Oh please, try doing this and having kids. I realized your mind is like liquid and settles into whatever lifestyle routine container you put it in. Some of us do what you described and raise kids AND cook homecooked meals most nights. Have some discipline. Hard to sympathize with single people when every day it's an absolute struggle to squeeze a few extra hours to workout or work on hobbies but it's doable.

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harlotbegonias@reddit

This is not a good take.

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Mountain-Evidence606@reddit

It is actually. We all have the same 24 hours a day. It's a discipline issue.

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Maeng_da_00@reddit

I've found a casual amphetamine habit has been great for helping to have energy for all of these things

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dhoo8450@reddit

Try throwing kids into the mix. It's fucked lol. Particularly st the baby stage. When my son (first child) was about 18 months I decided to start taking my physical health seriously. Was going to the gym 4-5 per week pretty consistently, eating well and not purchasing to make take out. My second daughter was born (4 months) and that progress has gone out the window.

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chloeclover@reddit

Read the Four Hour Workweek

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BongsAndCoffee@reddit

If Coke is too insane, then you are actually looking for extremely sane ways to balance your 9-5, workouts and socials.

My recommendation is to go overboard at the gym on Friday, so Saturday is a "rest" day and go do your socializing then. Sunday, workout, laundry, groceries etc.

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SimplySomeBread@reddit

not unethical but what helped with my issue with making food was just eating the ingredients. so instead of bringing a sandwich and salad into work i'd cut up some cheese/ham and fling some crackers, grapes, tomatoes in a box. takes some of the mental stress off when you're not "making" something, you're just moving it around

the unethical answer would probably be coke

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Ok_Kangaroo_5404@reddit

If you can eat at your desk and there's a gym near the office, join that gym and go at lunch time, 3-5 half hour sessions a week and one longer session at the weekend are absolutely enough

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GoCougs2020@reddit

I work closing shift at a gym. So I can get away with working out on company time, since management is gone. Pay isn’t great tho.

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Zealousideal_Cup2861@reddit

Cocaine in this economy!!!? Opt for crack OP don’t listen to these trust funds

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skb2605@reddit

If you have health insurance, see if you have any adhd symptoms and get prescribed adderall. Use it as labeled, and you should see a vast improvement.

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RillaBam@reddit

Get some Saratoga sparkling water and grind

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Shawaii@reddit

Pshshsh. 9-5 are rookie hours. Not to be crass, but very few people have a true 9-5 job. Many on salary in the.privatensector are 7-5, maybe 8-5, and many work well past 5.

Sleep for 8, work for 8 to 10, and play/eat/work out/socialize the rest. It's not pretty, but it's the norm.

Part of it is compartmentalizing. Do not check work emails on your own time. It keeps your brain in work mode.

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Shawaii@reddit

Pshshsh. 9-5 are rookie hours. Not to be crass, but very few people have a true 9-5 job. Many on salary in the.privatensector are 7-5, maybe 8-5, and many work well past 5.

Sleep for 8, work for 8 to 10, and play/eat/work out/socialize the rest. It's not pretty, but it's the norm.

Part of it is compartmentalizing. Do not check work emails on your own time. It keeps your brain in work mode.

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Kindly-Joke-909@reddit

Meth is cheaper than coke. Js.

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HermioneMalfoyGrange@reddit

I think the housewives from the 50s have your answer!

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CompetitionAway8864@reddit

I work 10.5 hour days and manage, just need to schedule your days and make the most of out your time. And be very aware of epic time wasters like the infinity scroll, binge watching tv, getting lost in a video game, etc. with a 8 hour work day, that’s gives you 8 hours of time not at work for commuting, working out, hygiene, eating, social activities, etc etc. Schedule, routine, cut time wasting activities, find time saving things such as meal prep on weekends to save time on weekdays.

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cerejanebellum@reddit

Get a walking pad/small treadmill so you can walk while working. Eat the same breakfast and linch everyday and have it all ready to go the night before. Choose harder, shorter, more targeted workouts. Ask your friends to socialize while playing a sport, going for a walk/jog, checking out a new fitness class

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Mayersgirl02@reddit

Adulting is hard. And where do you find time to hydrate enough.

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Kramdawgers@reddit

Speed.

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Sidewalk_Tomato@reddit

I used to unobtrusively eat lunch at my desk in 10 min and then use my actual lunch hour to go to a very close-by gym.

I would also sometimes walk or run home to incorporate my workout into my commute. Or walk at or run at least halfway and then catch a bus for the rest.

I hate buying lunch most of the time. Gee, $10 for something with inadequate spicing when I can just bring a week's worth of pop-top cans of ravioli or soup, seasonings, paper bowls and a box of crackers. Or frozen meals. Sometimes I even stored sandwich fixings at work. Bread, meat, cheese, condiments, pickles.

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Averagebass@reddit

just work out a little less.

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natefullofhate@reddit

Very strict discipline combined with crack cocaine and/or crystal meth?

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ExoticMovie638@reddit

Unethical kinda- decide how many hours you’re gonna actually work each day. I’ve never liked giving all my time to a job so if I can get away with it I’m doing max 4hrs of work. This frees you up from both mental and physical exhaustion so you have energy to actually do things after work. Gym, run errands, see a show, meet up with friends, or whatever

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HausWife88@reddit

Find a different job maybe?

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attractive_nuisanze@reddit

I find excuses to go to different departments and try to hit 20k steps a day at work. Its like Severance when they walk until they find the goat people department. Sometimes I just walk around with a manilla envelope pretending to be delivering it.

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scienceizfake@reddit

Have a couple of kids. It'll get easier.

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attractive_nuisanze@reddit

Best answer. Have 3 and work 40 hrs in person. Its insane how much I get done because I'm motivated by sheer terror of losing my job/not being able to provide for my family. The stress keeps the weight off!!

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GrowlinGrom@reddit

Worst advice award lol

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scienceizfake@reddit

It definitely helps put things in perspective.

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GrowlinGrom@reddit

Good point.

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Willing_Arm_7044@reddit

Well…I get up at 3am and work out so…

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Fun-Marzipan-5803@reddit

Work out at work

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DrMantisToboggan45@reddit

Alcoholism helps but does make the workout sessions longer due to having to shave the extra cals

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lordunholy@reddit

Live alone. Easier when you aren't needed 24/7 by someone.

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AddLightness1@reddit

Social life? What good is that doing you?

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mikejay1034@reddit

Cut out marijuana and alcohol, completely. If you partake in either.

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realitygirlzoo@reddit

How long do you workout? I work 8-4. Get up at 5 and walk my dog then run. Walk.my dog after work too. I don't have kids though. Two days after work I tutor so sort of a part time job. Still have time to walk my dog and do my chores. I get to bed by 9.

Don't socialize except on weekends. No time! Too tired!

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Live_Badger7941@reddit

Make all your plans (for your social life) during the workday, and sneak away from your desk to also work out during the workday?

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GlobalTraveler65@reddit

There’s a great sub for meal prep. r/mealprep I set aside a few hours on the weekend to do this. Once you get the hang of it, it’s easy. You’ll save thousands of dollars a year.

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epandrsn@reddit

Track how much time you spend on your phone. Get a dumb phone and now you have X amount of extra time to do stuff other than stare at phone.

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JeVousEnPrieee@reddit

Socialise at the gym and get a job at gym

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Blackwatch007@reddit

For some it’s getting to the point where people don’t know how to make simple decisions on their own without asking others for direction for every decision they have to make

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PriorButterscotch861@reddit (OP)

just asking for advice here buddy. no harm in looking at different perspectives / experiences people have

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Blackwatch007@reddit

So you say champ. You’re the best person to answer this question because it’s about you and how you personally feel. Relying on strangers on Reddit to answer it for you is mentally and emotionally lazy , sport.

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Watchmethrowhim@reddit

Cocaine

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TetmajerVillain@reddit

Remember to take only paid poo whenever possible

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TrhwWaya@reddit

Sunday make 3 huge meals, then put in tupper ware fpr the weeks lunches/dinners. Takes 2 hours to cook n pack once practiced, thatll get you back almost an hour a day.

Workout close to where ypu live or work. A few days a week is fine, going 5-7days a week is a phase we go through in our 20's and again in our 30s for a few years.....get that to 3 days per week. Add in walks for the excsrcise if u need it....like walk a mile to for that coffee and talk on phone w friends or listen to podcast while doing it.

Get all your bills on the calendar, save that time.

Lastly dont date a girl more than a 15-20min drive away. Once your driving an.hour.to and from itll tire you out.

Last lastly, make a friend or two at the gym. Itll help scratch off socializing and excercise at once.

Good luck. Everyone i know worked twp jobs until almoalst 40 in this market. Until you make 80k at one job, you kinda need to. Thats ok, youll live to be 100....more work comes w longer life.

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TrhwWaya@reddit

Super unethical, go gay, ita 50% cheaper than dating a woman.

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Legal-Bowl-5270@reddit

Find a gym near your job and go before work, just get up earlier

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Sum-Duud@reddit

Not sure what you are looking for unethical here, I guess workout and socialize during your 9-5 and hope you don't get caught.

But seriously, if you can't balance a 9-5, work out, and socialize then you have time management issues. It has been done forever.

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PlainNotToasted@reddit

The missing link here is we don't know how much time he's wasting on commuting.

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Sum-Duud@reddit

I won't bring my personal experiences into this but even that is only an excuse.

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Ed_95@reddit

Weed

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No-Town5321@reddit

Genuinely though, this is how I get all my chores and chill time in so I have energy to party (get coffee or something equally as crazy) with friends.

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AvoidingCape@reddit

Weed will just worsen the situation.

The answer is old trusty cocaine.

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Westcoastwag@reddit

steal

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MaxwellSmart07@reddit

I did it for 19 years without the insanity. And that was with gym workouts, marathon and triathlon training.

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DrownItWithWater@reddit

How much working out are we talking about? Should be a few times a week, not everyday 🤔

Anyway, a lot of people just socialize at the gym. Two birds one stone.

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SmokeSmokeCough@reddit

Coke is free if you sell the other 21 grams

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desertsidewalks@reddit

Go directly from the job to the gym/exercise. Have a recurring social thing that happens once a week after work. Bring healthy-ish snacks to work like a toddler. Goldfish, dried fruit, yogurt, applesauce and peanut butter pouches. Go to grocery or dollar stores if you forget your lunch, not restaurants.

If you don't have a workout routine that you at least kinda enjoy, you're gonna burn out. Try a new exercise class, cycling, rollerblading, whatever works for you.

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Acrobatic_Air_9464@reddit

Drugs

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joeyirv@reddit

it was easier in my 20s. meal prep. set a schedule. stop at gym on way home from work. take preworkout during commute to gym (seriously used to help a lot - original formula jack3d).

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PlainNotToasted@reddit

How much time do you spend in a vehicle every week?

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XCheese8ManX@reddit

Obvious answer is Coke.

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bapeery@reddit

Insane? You just need to prioritize yourself.

Wake up at 7, go to the gym for an hour, shower there and get ready for work. Do this Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Work 9-5. Once a week head to the grocery store.

Meal prep on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings instead of going to the gym. Run errands before or after work if possible. You can also walk on the treadmill for an hour each day for mild cardio. Meditate or read for 15-30 minutes before bed to clear your mind and sleep better.

Get fresh Whole Foods: apples, oranges, and bananas are quick, portable, cheap, and healthy. You can microwave frozen breakfast sandwiches if you prefer something more substantial. Sandwich materials are fairly cheap, quick, and easy to prep. Drink a lot of water with flavored electrolytes. You will be amazed how much money you save and how much better you’ll feel after only 2 weeks.

If you don’t cook much, casseroles are easy and take about an hour twice a week. Literally set it and veg out. Pork chops, chicken legs/thighs, beans, greens, potatoes, and rice along with the fruit will be a great nutrient panel. They’re also very affordable. Treat yourself twice a week to seafood like salmon or shrimp. Pasta is $1-2 for 3-4 meals and good sauce is $3-8. It’s also surprisingly healthy if you leave out butter and cheese. Cook with olive oil. Get a crock pot and learn to love it. Making BBQ for $2-3/meal is easy. Chuck roast + onions + potatoes is great and budget friendly.

Download the Flip app and put in your location and preferred stores. I find Kroger and its derivatives to be the best deals. Get a store card and watch for sales. You only generally need to look on Tuesdays for the whole week. Don’t be afraid to check “last chance” stores like United Grocery Outlet and small, local groceries. I get ribeyes for $5.99-8.99/lb every other week.

I assume Friday and Saturday nights are for socializing, so sleep in if you can and run errands/clean house/do chores during the day. Have some red meat and potatoes if you’re inclined. It will feel like a reward. Don’t drink too much to help your budget and waistline. If you insist, try to pregame at home to save money. Have or rent a DD.

Assuming your work has a microwave, heat up your prepped meals if necessary and get lost in your thoughts while you eat.

Sundays are for rest and reflection. Take the time to stretch, play video games, watch tv, read, or have junk food. Whatever you do. We all have vices. Don’t give them up entirely, but limit yourself responsibly.

Do your finances every 2 weeks and budget accordingly. Save back $1200 for emergencies. That’s $25/week, $50/paycheck, or $100/month. Cut unnecessary costs and distractions.

Go to bed by 10 pm.

Source: I currently work 48-60/week as a nurse with a family and make it work. I have lived on a shoestring budget more than once.

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TheNetworkIsFrelled@reddit

Good luck. If you sort it out, do post how.

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fragileirl@reddit

I’m in the same boat :( except I barely work out now.

If you spend 8 hours at work + 1 hour for lunch where you are still at the office + 1 or 2 hours for getting ready in the morning and your commute. You get the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night. That leaves you 5 or 6 hours a day for everything else. Now you add in needed maintenance things you need to do like eating dinner and showering. If you cook that’s even more time taken out of your free hours. Now you need to factor in chores. You really do not have a lot of time on the weekday for yourself.

When I was single, gym was the ONLY thing I did for myself during the weekday. I wanna say 30-45 minutes of my day were spent on total my gym commute and I would also spend 1-2 hours there. I was still sacrificing sleep. There is no winning. This is hell.

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PlainNotToasted@reddit

Live somewhere you can walk to the gym and to work.

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IssaStraw@reddit

If you can afford body building you can afford coke

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mrfantastic4ever@reddit

Get a physical job outside. Get paid to work out. The sunlight and fresh air will somehow make a job less energy draining than office work

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KeyboaRdWaRRioR1214@reddit

I balance a hybrid 9-5 job, including a 6x workout per week, and having time to study or upskill whatever you call it, although I don’t have a social life :)

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Neither-Emu4717@reddit

Do your job tired

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brothertuck@reddit

This is a day late but...

You can't, time to quit your job

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nworbnamecaps@reddit

I've been working 6-4 Monday to Friday, and some saturdays so I was struggling with the balance too. I was meal prepping breakfast and lunch on sundays then ordering food for dinner. I would wake up at 5 and just barely get to work on time. Started getting bored of the overnight oats in the morning and wasn't eating as much. I would come home from work and just relax so my house chores would pile up throughout the week. Recently I decided to restructure my day. I'm more productive in the morning so I started getting up 3 and going to sleep at 7. Before work I'll do a home workout, do chores in between sets, and make a big delicious breakfast before work. That way, when I come home the house is all clean and I feel less guilty about ordering food and relaxing. Still do meal prep on sundays but just lunches so I have more free time on my days off. My social life and free time after work has suffered but my mental and physical health has defintely benefitted.

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Trashacccount927@reddit

More details are needed on your job - wfh versus office, on your butt all day or active but in general…. Not to be an ass but you don’t need insane ways. It also depends on how you define a social life. To me that’s low key connections with friends, dating and some nights out at bars to meet people.

Assuming you don’t have children etc:

Do a home workout for 45 mins or an hour before work, shower, go to work / start working from home. Then be social in the evening.

Or do walking dates/walking friend hang outs. Go to workout classes together etc.

Then make your night out at the bar a Friday and/or Saturday night.

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databolix@reddit

Insomnia

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OnIySmellz@reddit

People who do this often display a genuine admiration of life itself. They embrace the suffering, adhere to a vibrant and high frequency lifestyle, are often smart and witty, treat stragers as friends, etc.

Obviously a different group of people linguish in a mire of shitty depression most of the time and for them, life is a burden, have a soul-draining jobs that sucks and regard even their friends with the distance of strangers.

Of course, this statement comes with layers of nuance, but this is the essence of it.

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painterman2080@reddit

I cut up some fruit and veggies and grill some sort of meat for lunch. I try to plan rest days on my busier days, and truthfully, the regular exercise gives you more energy. It’s almost like buying extra productive hours in a day.

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alphalegend91@reddit

Meal prep for the week. Takes nearly the same amount of time to make a weeks worth of food as one meal. Saves money and time.

Workout right before or after work. Or whichever works around your social schedule. Also, stop putting so much effort into work. Bosses probably won’t notice and you’ll still make the same.

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Technical-Heart-8520@reddit

I feel you buddy, I work a lot of hours too and get in the gym at least 3 times a week. I manage to squeeze in playing pickleball and tennis twice a week, but apart from that I'm basically recovering as much as I can. Modern life is horrible, my only advice is make less effort at work. I pride myself on being hard working, but seeing some of the mongoloids I work with I often wonder why I do it, they get payed and the end of the month just like I do. Take your foot off the gas pedal, it feels good!

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Jedifice@reddit

What are you defining as "social life"? I usually try to work out in the morning before work starts (I wfh), work, take it easy in the evening, and see friends over the weekend

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PhillipJGuy@reddit

Find a different job