How to keep myself entertained during work?

https://www.reddit.com/r/Advice/comments/1iixhmi/how_to_keep_myself_entertained_during_work/

created by CreditNo1006 on 06/02/2025 at 07:56 UTC

8 upvotes, 4 top-level comments (showing 4)

I (24F) work retail for a smallish business. It’s a 7 hour shift 12pm-7pm and we rarely get customers or sales (most of the business doesn’t come from the storefront).

Work is usually pretty chill but it’s usually just me in the store. I sit behind a table and have lots of free time for myself. I do get kind of bored and end up scrolling on my phone.

I was wondering if there was anything productive/entertaining I could do to make the time go by faster, or just for me to be able to make better use of my time. I’m allowed to bring my laptop/iPad.

What would you guys do with this time ?

Comments

Comment by Defiant_Radish_9095 at 06/02/2025 at 08:01 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

You can read a book either on your laptop, phone, or tablet. You could actually start a side hustle since you’re allowed to have your laptops, and you can do that online. I wish at times that I would’ve had a job that allowed me such freedom and that was so slow. I’m sure that can be extremely dull and boring if you don’t keep yourself and your mind occupied.

Also, there’s the option of audiobooks, whether fiction or non-fiction. You’re 24 years old, so there are plenty of things ahead of you in life. You can use that time to start planning and mapping those things out. I think a situation like that can be sort of a blessing in disguise.

Also, since you’re allowed to have your laptop, you could actually look for a different job that keeps you occupied and doing something that you enjoy.

Comment by silverthearctic at 06/02/2025 at 07:59 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

You could follow an online course or study. Youj can even bring books. Develop yourself, make yourself worth more. You can also pick up extra duties in your current job and make yourself needed

Comment by tsscaramel at 06/02/2025 at 07:59 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Study something, whether it be a new language or something to help you turn a hobby into a skill.

Comment by GetThatTotto at 06/02/2025 at 08:09 UTC

1 upvotes, 0 direct replies

100% start listening to podcasts