Single people, what do you do with your annual leave?

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cbawiththismalarky@reddit

My house is designed exactly for me, I don't see why i need to go or do anything more than live in it while i've got time off

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Ngl, I don’t have a social life at all and like to keep to myself so don’t really have friends. so whenever I take leave it’s usually just to get away from work and recharge. I just hang out at home doing nothing exciting. Maybe build some Lego, go to the cinema by myself.

I’d like to travel that would be fun but I have negative confidence 😂 so I just don’t do much off anything, but I’m happy

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duvagin@reddit

Bold of you to assume I get any annual leave

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No_Building_1568@reddit

May be some opportunities to volunteer locally. That’s rewarding and a great way of meeting people.

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SpaceLordMoFucka@reddit

Masturbate like a safari park chimp.

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younevershouldnt@reddit

You leave my windscreen wipers alone though

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SpaceLordMoFucka@reddit

I apologise for making the kids cry.

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username87264@reddit

Yes. Yes. I am not alone.

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SpaceLordMoFucka@reddit

Eep eep, banana?

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younevershouldnt@reddit

When single, I had outdoorsy hobbies that were best in summer and not particularly expensive.

Take up a new hobby maybe?

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Expensive-Pickle-787@reddit

Whatever you like! That’s the joy of being single 🥰

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DefinitelyARealHorse@reddit

I can sleep in ‘til the crack of noon, Midnight howling at the moon, Going out when I want to, Coming home when I please, Don’t have to ask permission, If I wanna go out fishing, Never have to ask for the keys.

• Tom Waits

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Inside_Sentence_6116@reddit

Have a tug

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cosrxsnail@reddit

Deep clean the house, hike, read, gym and swim, try out new coffee shops, new recipes, catch up with friends and family, tourist in local towns/cities

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imposterindisguis3@reddit

Read. Recharge. Find free places to go, visit museums. Take a flask and sit in the park. Make things, cook fresh meals. Bake.

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williamshatnersbeast@reddit

Museums is one of the best answers anyone could give. So many amazing things to see and you can spend hours and hours in any one museum, often for free.

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n0d3N1AL@reddit

Surely I'm not alone in saying I've never visited a museum I've enjoyed, they're all so boring.

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GiveMeBleachPlease@reddit

I agree mate don’t worry

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n0d3N1AL@reddit

Clearly we're in the minority judging by the downvotes!

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GiveMeBleachPlease@reddit

Opinions are subjective, the downvote button is cringe

Makes sense to me though, the type of people who go to museums seem like the type of people to spam ping a downvote.

We’re just built different you and me. We go to footlocker to sniff the shoes, people wouldn’t understand

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Dopaminergic_7@reddit

Museums make me sleepy

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williamshatnersbeast@reddit

There’s always some sort of chair or bench to have a quick nap on

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labizoni@reddit

Plus gym

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b00merang1998@reddit

Drink

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A97S_@reddit

Think about how fucking pointless my life is.

Been off this past week, hated being off and hate the idea of going back. Been for walks, seen mates, been to classes. Kept busy but haven’t enjoyed any of it.

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Piptoporus@reddit

Sometimes when things that "should" feel enjoyable aren't enjoyable any more it can be a sign that you're living with depression or really burnt out - maybe it might help to talk to someone about what you're experiencing at the moment?

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A97S_@reddit

Been depressed most of my life, already pissing money away on a therapist. Thanks though.

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Careful-Training-761@reddit

More people are like this than you might think

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throwthrowthrow529@reddit

People at work think it’s crazy that I book time off and don’t go abroad.

I had Thursday Friday off last week - Thursday I did a 15k run, napped, swapped out a few plug sockets for new ones, went to the gym.

Friday, again went to the gym, played play station for a few hours, ate well, ran 10k

Saturday did another 10k then sat in the sun for 2/3 hours, went to the gym. Then played PlayStation with the boys and watched Netflix.

Sunday - big walk for 4 hours in the sun.

I’m off next week and I’ll train and run every day, and tie in some walks around them.

I want my time off to be as relaxing and enjoyable as possible and for me that’s training and playing games, and exploring walks.

Not sitting in an airport.

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The_Deadly_Tikka@reddit

Whatever I want. Usually play a game, read a book, watch some TV.

Stuff outside the house, pick a pub that's nice and far away and go for a long walk and enjoy a nice cold beer in the garden just to walk back. Maybe go swimming, picnic etc.

I basically do all the same stuff I would if I wasn't single

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shsgdgebehsgs@reddit

Clean, organise, rearrange furniture, restore bits around the house, DIY, tip runs, gardening, life admin, selling shit on vinted/ebay/marketplace. The rest of the time I'm asleep or catching up on video games I haven't had time to play.

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Defiant-Cupcake-8984@reddit

Go to the cinema, the beach. Lots of walks and bike rides if the weather is decent, where I can stop off at a pub for a drink and read whatever book I'm reading at the time on my kindle.

If I have the money I will go on holiday somewhere.

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bunnyswan@reddit

I'm not but if I was, I would do a day trip to the nearest sea side and take a picnic and paddle and watch the sea, I'd also just potter around..

I'd go swimming at the local leisure centre, or maybe get a day pass to a health club or spa if budget allowed.

I would go to the cinema.

Go on long walks.

Picnic.

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gogginsbulldog1979@reddit

When I was single, most of my annual leave was for hangovers and monstrous drug comedowns.

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lepan06@reddit

The only time I’ve had time off work and been single I had just turned 18, didn’t do much except see friends, eat shit and ended up having 1-2 drinks a day as I found it made me tired and I could sleep. Also made me realise 2 weeks is too much time off in one go as it throws me out of wack and I don’t wanna go back to work lol

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raccoonsaff@reddit

- See friends and family

- Do stuff on my own - days out like museums, shops, concerts, theatre, sightseeing, random events

- Spend time on my hobbies - reading, baking, gaming, writing, etc

- Spend time on projects I want to do, e.g. DIY things and learning specific things

Also just resting, and like, housework

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Meister5@reddit

Catch up on box sets, go for walks if you're rural, do some cooking, clean the house, sleep and recharge.

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anabsentfriend@reddit

Potter about

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Richard__Papen@reddit

Turn up at a bus stop where buses travel out of your immediate area. Ride the first one that comes along to its destination. Explore that place.

Or get a day rover type ticket that covers the whole county and swan around on buses all day getting on and off where fancy takes you.

Speak to strangers on the buses and to the locals where you get off.

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Thick_Airport2650@reddit

Scary but the best day of ma life

https://youtu.be/0YfRbNipdOg?si=z_9svK8f-ZTFWKPi

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Appropriate-Dig-7080@reddit

Go away, either broad or within the uk. I like to go to London and see a few shows or go on a walking/sightseeing trip with my dog.

If I have any left over I just use the time to unwind at home and catch on things.

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RandomUser22487@reddit

Normally 2 weeks solo holiday, the rest I try to use to rest and recharge.

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boliston@reddit

i have gone to london to stay with my sister for the last few weeks of leave, but i often get the train to other places like birmingham or bristol - i'm thinking of doing paris on my next week off - i can never understand people being 'bored' not being at work lol

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dragonb2992@reddit

I went to China last year on my own and visited three different cities. I might do something similar this year.

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Due_Lengthiness4052@reddit

What is this question?! You can do stuff alone - develop hobbies, solo day trips to other cities, museums, walks etc. If you're not able to enjoy your life alone then surely that means in a relationship you'd just be doing what they like?

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Due-Treat8838@reddit

Stalk Red Kites.

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C3N0B1T3@reddit

Wanking

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benzilla04@reddit

What do you with the other 6 days, 23 hours and 59 minutes

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SmellyPubes69@reddit

Research new material?

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munta20@reddit

Is the annual leave wanking different compared with the normal working days wanking?

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highrouleur@reddit

Annual leave wanking is at home. Not the work canteen

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Jefoss75@reddit

I was expecting this comment. Thank you for not letting me down.

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rovstuart@reddit

Enjoy the off season holiday prices

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QueefInMyKisser@reddit

I go on holidays with friends. Not normally during summer though.

I have travelled a bit on my own too.

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devhaugh@reddit

I golf alot. Great sport that works solo.

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Important_March1933@reddit

Go travelling!

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Polz34@reddit

If I have some money I'll do cheap day trips, free gardens or local beaches. If I'm without funds I'll stay home and do some arts and crafts, watch movies/binge TV, read books. Just have time not at work

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Dizz-ie10@reddit

Rest and recharge, find a spa? Maybe a dip in the sea?

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BenjieAndLion69@reddit

I would make a promise to myself that everyday to go outside. Even if it’s for a bit of shopping or a walk. Interact with strangers. If the weathers good and you have places close, take your lunch with you and your ear pods/book and have a picnic. (Or a sarnie on a bench) Don’t just stew in bed or in front of a screen. It’s too easy to become idle when you have time off.. Enjoy 😊

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Organic_Mechanic_702@reddit

Get a bike and a tent..

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bellathebeaut@reddit

Mainly use it to go places, local days out, going to museums/galleries, finding somewhere nice to sit with a book or sketchpad.

I do a bit of solo travel further afield, just book a travelodge or similar in a different city and take the train to get a night away exploring somewhere new. If I've got a week off I'll go abroad, you can do it very cheaply depending on where you go.

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Sibs_@reddit

Most of it goes on travelling abroad, the rest to my hobbies & interests or seeing friends/family.

Having flexibility with annual leave makes travelling abroad very affordable. Isn't for everyone but works perfectly for me.

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WelshBen@reddit

I'm recently single, but also recently tee total. Previously i would sit in a pub or get on a mad session on my time off if i'm not going on holiday. Now i like to go hiking, or canoeing or something thats much more mindful and it turns out this stuff is so much more fun and better for the soul, not to mention the physical health benefits.

That said, some people just like to sit around and chill out with their leave and that might be what they need too.

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Pick_Up_Autist@reddit

The seshing to hiking pipeline has claimed another soldier.

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condosovarios@reddit

Pour one out for him.

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Intruder313@reddit

Hiding from the sun

Reading my giant backlog

Watching any old crap

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Thomasin-of-Mars@reddit

I enjoy the time that I don't have to spend around lots of other people.

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Tramorak@reddit

When I lived in London, I would do city breaks. Find the cheapest flight and some inexpensive accommodation. Plan a couple of things, but part of the beauty for me was just wandering around looking at the architecture/shops/etc. Stop for a drink and food whenever you want. Read a bit. Went to Berlin, Prague (midweek) and Lyon to name three.

I loved it and still sometimes manage a few days away alone if my wife can’t make it.

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tylerthe-theatre@reddit

What anyone else does with leave I'd imagine lol

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highrouleur@reddit

I'm off to great Yarmouth tomorrow. Taking a bike and a kayak to go out and explore the area. Very cheap hotel (140 for Monday to Friday)

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andrewmwagner@reddit

The same as non single people. We aren’t a different species

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matweat@reddit

Sign up with an agency and do some agency work in random jobs while also being paid by your main job. Good way to meet new people and get some extra money ♥️

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elgrn1@reddit

Check out g adventures and travel talk tours.

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Artistic_Bug_7223@reddit

I don't take much leave and end up getting moaned at by my boss. He can't force me to take it though.

The alternative is literally sitting at home waiting to go back to work

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LegitimateDraw3902@reddit

What happens to your unused leave though? Generally in the UK it’s ’use it or lose it’ (can usually carry 5 days). People who don’t take leave are underpaid by their own choice.

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Artistic_Bug_7223@reddit

I can carry some over but lose the remainder.

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LegitimateDraw3902@reddit

Would you not rather take the leave? Genuinely curious as I don’t know anyone who forgoes what they’re owed by their employer.

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Artistic_Bug_7223@reddit

I have ADHD so time without the structure that my working day brings is an empty and boring mess. i can take medical appointments in work time so don't need to use leave for it

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LegalFreak@reddit

Could you not take it as a bunch of long weekends, if a week long block doesn't suit you?

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Artistic_Bug_7223@reddit

I could but don't really feel that I need to

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LegitimateDraw3902@reddit

Fair enough. That is understandable.

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Dopaminergic_7@reddit

Nice

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Outrageous_Force5488@reddit

Best use of my annual leave when single was walking the Camino. Can't wait to do it again one day. Highly recommend!

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Captain_Kruch@reddit

Hit the gym, relax, catch up on chores, do shopping for things I've been meaning to buy for a long time, go to places with minimal noise, and just sit in my garden soaking up all the silence.

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Honey-Badger@reddit

If you're able to have you considered working 4 days weeks to use up that holiday time?

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Newme91@reddit

Wank

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bowak@reddit

I often use a few days scattered around spring to take advantage of the Easter & May bank holidays to get 7ish weeks in a row as 3-4 day weeks.

I find it's quite refreshing to get a big run of shorter weeks just as the weather is typically nicer and it only uses up about one week of my leave allowance to fit it all in so I can still take some bigger gaps throughout the year. But for me at least it really focuses my mind on making the most of each day or two extra in each week.

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Affectionate-Fix2797@reddit

Motorsport events and camp there.

Not a cheap option though in many cases.

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cbrownmufc@reddit

Not single now, but I could say what I did before I met my wife.

Monday and Tuesday nights I played pool anyway, but then if I had annual leave to book, I would specifically book for a Tuesday and Wednesday off work knowing I would get hammered at pool, rather than just a couple of beers. Looking back, it was an absolute waste of life. Don’t do what I did

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CarpeCyprinidae@reddit

i used to have 3 day weekends all thru the summer,could go on lots of short trips or just have easy days, do some DIY, have a bike ride, go to the library, etc

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TraditionFearless804@reddit

Video games , wank , holiday with friends

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OnlySams93@reddit

Me? I used to sleep…. A lot! 😅 Otherwise, I’d go out for a drive to different places I hadn’t been before, spent very little too!

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GargaryGarygar@reddit

I booked a four night stay in a caravan park next week for £140, there are some cheap options out there if you look!

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spacemanmoses@reddit

Play a massive RPG.

I remember taking a week off and coincidentally Starfield dropped, so that was me zoned out for a week.

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oli_ramsay@reddit

Travel

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Wolverine-Explores@reddit

Travel to other countries, make friends and live my best life.

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Zoobar86@reddit

Whatever I want really. Abit of solo travelling, the odd day out here and there in the UK, lazy days, hobby days, DIY days, a nice long Christmas break. I think alot of people (not saying that's you) think they have to be doing some incredibly exciting thing on days off. If I don't have a particular holiday or thing to book annual leave for I like to book a load of Fridays off to give me some nice 3 day weekends.

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Low-Understanding119@reddit

Have nice days out! Rollerskate in the park, go to a roller rink, watch a movie, paint in the park, go to a pottery class, go to a petting zoo, take a golf lesson, take a horse lesson, drive a super car… the list goes on. I love my solo dates!

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Nick6819@reddit

Days off for midweek concerts etc in city’s that aren’t local, long weekends, days off when I just feel like it.

I don’t have an issue using it up.

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ijs_1985@reddit

Jobs around the house you’ve put off? Or start a new project - paint and a roller isn’t too expensive if you fancy a colour change in the house

Otherwise walking / hiking / cycling

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Sea-Still5427@reddit

Starting with whatever forms of transport are available and affordable, stick a large map of the region on a wall and explore areas you haven't been to before - so it's not about the destination, more having curiosity and finding new things that appeal to you. Depending on your personality, that might be busy tourist attractions or, if you're like me, peaceful spots in different landscapes where you feel a connection with your surroundings - rivers and waterfalls for outdoor swimming, sunrise on empty beaches, hillwalking with a picnic, nature reserves, night safaris to find glow worms and nightjars. There's so much around us to enjoy.

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Brexitbarry123@reddit

Visit my brother up north, travel with friends or solo man, going to Peru for 24 nights in August all solo!

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HalfAgony-HalfHope@reddit

I usually end up carrying 10 days over.

Trying to better at taking regular random days this year.

Its much easier to take myself off for a nice breakfast and a walk round a museum or something if its jist one day.

Taking a whole week off when all of my friends are busy just stresses me out because I get bored and lonely.

I considerd one of those single person holidays, but they seem so expensive.

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Spavenator@reddit

Either EVERYTHING. go to gigs, get a cheap flight, drive somewhere (anywhere). Or absolutely nothing.

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nezraw@reddit

I just spent a week in Malta alone on holiday! Was amazing, most of the time I lay by the hotel pool listening to the cricket or podcasts and swimming. Went to see the main fort which was empty, result, and then watched tv shows or movies in the evening or just sitting by the sea watching to world go by. Absolute bliss as didn’t have to do what someone else wanted to do, didn’t have to worry about if someone was bored, just chilled and relaxing holiday. Back to the real world tomorrow 😩

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PirateEducational168@reddit

Go on holiday

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Humorous-Prince@reddit

Save it, for other people it seems most times. Sometimes parents have appointments so I tend to use it for them, most time my life is revolved around my job, not like I have anything else to live for I guess.

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lavayuki@reddit

Bum around playing my PS5 or going to the gym

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pebblesandweeds@reddit

I know someone who does amazing hiking / wild camping trips for their holidays. The wild camping isn’t technically legal in most places, but if you’re smart you’re unlikely to get busted. They basically get a train or bus to the starting point, do the hike, then get a train or bus home. Think they’ve done the West Highland Way, the Coast-to-Coast and some other routes.

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Inkblot7001@reddit

what do I do with my annual leave

More of what I like to do.

When I have wanted to get away and be with people, but in a controlled envuronment, I have gone on holiday to learn something: diving, sailing, painting...

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No-Philosophy6754@reddit

I go on a solo holiday/travel

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DrH1983@reddit

I usually use it to head back "home" and see my dad / sisters / friend who still live in that area. (Despite apparently being an adult and living in my current location for 20 plus years, I still think of where I grew up as "home).

Usually go back 3-4 times a year.

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Jolly-Minimum-6641@reddit

That's fine if you want to do it, but feeling pressured and sarcastically told "well I know you've got places you'd rather be" (yes, actually, I do)? It sucks.

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DrH1983@reddit

Nah I want to, nice to go back tbh. Still frequently consider moving back tbh, I have a few friends and job but beyond that don't really have a strong affinity with where I am.

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Fancy-Professor-7113@reddit

When I was single I travelled alone, and when I had no money I travelled alone on the cheap. So Flix buses, cheap hostels, supermarket picnics/booze. Lots of people do it so you'll always find someone to hang out with if you want to. I got the bus to Barcelona for a week once and ended up staying for 6 weeks, I had such a good time.

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LPodmore@reddit

Mainly for gigs where i can't get back conveniently, but also motorbike trips, gaming and solo holidays.

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thirtysevengorillas@reddit

Just recharge or use it to get car sorted or things round my house.

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I_waz_Perce@reddit

I use it to catch up on all the jobs I never have time for.

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Individual-Diver-660@reddit

Well, I would go on trips - mostly to hike or run, but that costs money. Unfortunately, I'm in the middle of nowhere, so to go anywhere, you need to drive, which uses fuel, which costs money. But, on some off days, I'd just just drive close (30mins) to local parks or forests to run, take photos etc. just dander and explore.

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cooky561@reddit

Honestly, if I'm not travelling....nothing. Time spent doing nothing is so rare if you are single since if you live alone, you also have to do the chores & cooking as well as working. It's nice to just spend a few days waking up when I want, and it not mattering if I relax for a bit.

I have a GF but we don't live together, and as such I am single for the purpose of this question.

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Toxteth_OGradyy@reddit

Hiking. Sometimes just for the day, sometimes for a week or more with a tent etc on my back. When I started it was with cheap second hand gear. Once you have the gear it’s a cheap thing to do. Lots of solo hikers on the West Highland Way, Pennine Way etc. I’ve made some great friends doing it too.

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thegreyman1986@reddit

Chill out, it’s that simple. When the weather is good I’ll sit in the garden enjoying the sun, AirPods in and some cold beers, I’ll catch up on things I’ve been meaning to - usually little odd jobs around the house, I’ll go to places I’ve not been to in a while like I live in the north so I might decide one day to have a drive over to Whitby, grab some fish and chips and have a walk around, or maybe I’ll drive down to somewhere just outside of London and book a hotel for a couple of nights and get the train into London, spend the day going around and catch the last train back and doing the same the next day and on a fee occasions I’ve had 2 weeks off, my friends haven’t been available to do anything so I’ve looked for a last minute holiday, sometimes I might only find a short 2-3 day city break for a reasonable price, one time I got mega lucky and got 10 days in Sharm El Sheikh for half the price, all inclusive so just sat by the pool getting sunburnt for 10 days

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Travel-solo-@reddit

Go abroad, I have a great life travelling all at every opportunity.

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mdzmdz@reddit

Do all the household jobs which have built up because there isn't enough time in the day for a single person with a full time job to maintain a house.

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F1nut92@reddit

Go for walks, sometimes gardening, read a bit if I’m in the mood, put time into video games, don’t set an alarm is always a bonus as well.

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jono12132@reddit

I don't take it. I take it for doctor's appointments etc. But I find I'm happier at work rather than being stuck bored at home. I try to keep myself busy on my days off, go to gym etc. But there's only so much of that you can do. My friends have all settled down and need a couple of months notice to do anything and even then some of them will drop out. I don't personally feel like I could enjoy traveling alone, at least not for more than two or there day, I should try it though I suppose. I know I shouldn't let the company take my holidays, but being off makes me feel unhappy.

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mdzmdz@reddit

What will you do when you retire?

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mdzmdz@reddit

At my place you can sell it, but unfortunately they split the payment over the year so instead of getting £500 (or whatever) for a week as a lump sum it's \~£50/month so you don't get the feeling of being able to treat yourself.

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torihe@reddit

I’ve started a ‘tourist for a day’ list, of all the local things I’ve never been to or had time to see and am working through it. Varies for walks in national trust properties, going to the docks and canal path, or taking a sandwich and a book in the car and driving somewhere I can read and relax

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thecuriousiguana@reddit

This exactly. I bet there are 50 towns and villages within an hour of you that you've just never been to. They don't have to be Big Days Out, just go and see what they'll like.

Also download something like Komoot and see what walks people have recorded around you. You don't have to be a "hiker" to go for a walk, and it'll get you out of the house for an hour or two.

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Empty_Cherry6995@reddit

Use it reset and refresh. I’m on leave now for 4 days over a long weekend. Quite happily filled my time and feel really chilled - mixture between getting home stuff in order, going out spending time with people and a bit of a chill.

I won’t holiday solo, so I use the time to I prove my world and wellbeing.

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gizmopex@reddit

I belong to an online club where theirs online challenges and stuff to do it’s like brownie/scouts for adults other wise I would just sit waiting for tomorrow then the next then the next.

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Kewoowaa@reddit

Halfway through two weeks off work…I’ve spent days lounging in the garden reading, relaxing, watching Wimbledon, napping

Just generally trying to reinvigorate my MOJO and give myself a mental break from work demands.

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Intrepid-Patient574@reddit

I mean I hate summer and my pals have abandoned me for work, love or both. I work through summer and save my leave for Christmas. Wish I had the balls to travel alone though.

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Jolly-Minimum-6641@reddit

I'm almost officially (by their criteria) too old for a lot of organised single tour groups because the "young" one cuts off at 39.

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BiscuitCrumbsInBed@reddit

I've travelled to Europe twice on my own. Don't like flying especially and I'm quite shy. But it was fine. People really dont think anything of a person eating alone. The only person aware of it is you! I just read a book. When you're in museums etc, you're not rushed and can visit the bits you want to see. When I turned 40 last year, I went to Berlin. One evening I stayed out bit later, found a pub that had live music. Was really relaxed and I just sat enjoying the music and local beer! I just stick to myself, I'm aware that I'm a lone woman so I don't put myself out there too much in the evening, just have dinner and head back to the hotel. Don't miss out just because it's only you.

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Enough-Flamingo-7050@reddit

Solo day trips:) no one to nag at you or whinge, pure bliss :)

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Jolly-Minimum-6641@reddit

I can barely use mine because of the way our work patterns are.

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Tonk666@reddit

Enjoy hobbies that take up a lot of time. Fishing, Golf, Gaming for me. Whatever takes your fancy though!

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wardyms@reddit

Go and see mates. The ones who live far away. Doesn’t matter if they still have work because you can do stuff where they live in the day and hangout in the evenings etc.

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rob1408@reddit

When I was single, I did absolutely sod all and it was complete bliss.

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5ubredhit@reddit

Go on lots of holidays.

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Chamomile2123@reddit

OP doesn't have money and holidays are pretty expensive

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sandio90@reddit

I use my holidays mostly for travelling.. Otherwise I take a chill day, to do everything else but work.. So I'm still doing my morning routine to go for a run or gym, yoga, shower.. change into comfy clothes. And just chill on the sofa or garden, watching tv shows and reading in between

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geeered@reddit

If you like music/festivals, volunteering or even paid work at them is a nice option - get to go for free or even be paid to be there and depending on your shifts, still get a good bit of the festival to enjoy.

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Educational-Angle717@reddit

Travel - if you go solo you can do things pretty cheaply.

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Sweetiegal15@reddit

Figure out your purpose in life, what brings you joy. Use it for that.

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BrieBro_@reddit

Every day of annual leave for me if I wasn't married, had no kids, and had little money would be wake up, eat, game pretty much all day, work out, go see friends. Rinse and repeat. Free time seems like a 'whatever' until you don't have it anymore. Enjoy it.

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banedlol@reddit

I use it in the most efficient way possible to maximise time off. For example on my shift there's a time where if I book 3 off I get 6 in a row off.

Can get 6 days off in a row every month.

I don't do travel holidays.

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waxfutures@reddit

Just generally recharge, and do the sort of errands that I can't do at weekends (going to the bank is the specific one I currently have for the next time I have leave).

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Wooden-Bookkeeper473@reddit

Have a biiiiig wank.

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TippyTurtley@reddit

Have a snooze

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West_Category_4634@reddit

I used to book every other Friday off for a 3 day weekend.

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Conscious_Cat_6204@reddit

I would love this problem but I never have enough annual leave. If you have lots of days but no plans, split your leave up more. Take a few long weekends where you can hang out a park, have a cinema day, go to a library/museum/hike/gym or something. You could also use it for more productive stuff, like housework or life admin. So many options.

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Haunting_Cell_8876@reddit

Mostly catch up with maintenance around the house.

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South_Leek_5730@reddit

Go abroad, solo holidays can be lots of fun. Cheap flights, cheap hotel, public transport. No problem.

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sleepyprojectionist@reddit

All of my mates have wives, kids and more money than I do, so they are often otherwise engaged, doubly so during the summer holidays.

I inevitably use my annual leave in odd days spread out throughout the year.

I seldomly go anywhere. I spend most of my time reading books, watching films and sleeping.

I would like to see some more of the world, but I’m too poor and have a couple of medical conditions that lead me to feeling fatigued a lot of the time.

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Xivii@reddit

this year I’ve done a week at home with a friend.

A week in Scotland on my own.

Planning a week with my friend somewhere in England in Oct.

And there is a place in Wales I went a couple of years ago that I wanna go back to on my own.

That gives me a week at Christmas to chill at home (or carry the holiday to next year and use for Feb off again).

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