Two jobs

[Cisse]

Those of you who work or have worked two jobs simultaneously how did you cope with that? Any tips how to keep going without exhausting yourself?

[Rev]

22 minutes ago, Cisse said:

Those of you who work or have worked two jobs simultaneously how did you cope with that? Any tips how to keep going without exhausting yourself?

Cut corners in the one that pays the least. 

[1of4]

Do what MPs do who have a second job. Do nothing in one and less in the other.

In all seriousness don't be to conscientious in your jobs, read your job descriptions and don't go the extra mile. Find as many shortcuts as you can or you'll be knackered in no time.

[sage]

1 hour ago, Cisse said:

Those of you who work or have worked two jobs simultaneously how did you cope with that? Any tips how to keep going without exhausting yourself?

I have 3 jobs and do as little as possible in all 3 so it only feels like one. 

[uttoxram75]

Is Finland a member of the EU?

If so, you cannot work more than 60 hours a week.

You have to sign a disclaimer to opt out of the rule that stops you working more than 48 hours a week.

Unless one or more of your jobs is illegal, cash in hand, male escort or suchlike.

[Cisse]

7 hours ago, uttoxram75 said:

Is Finland a member of the EU?

If so, you cannot work more than 60 hours a week.

You have to sign a disclaimer to opt out of the rule that stops you working more than 48 hours a week.

Unless one or more of your jobs is illegal, cash in hand, male escort or suchlike.

Geez, you got me there.

[Stive Pesley]

11 hours ago, uttoxram75 said:

Is Finland a member of the EU?

If so, you cannot work more than 60 hours a week.

You have to sign a disclaimer to opt out of the rule that stops you working more than 48 hours a week.

Unless one or more of your jobs is illegal, cash in hand, male escort or suchlike.

LOL - you just reminded me of my favourite bit in the old Brexit thread when someone said this was the worst  EU law because they should be able to work more than 60 hours if they want to

[Gritstone Ram]

10 minutes ago, StivePesley said:

LOL - you just reminded me of my favourite bit in the old Brexit thread when someone said this was the worst  EU law because they should be able to work more than 60 hours if they want to

I've worked with people who would do 5 12 hour days during the week and another 20 hours over the weekend. Granted it was once a month and the other 3 weeks they just did 37 hours but they were mortified when this directive came in. They saw it as the government was stealing money off them.

[Ellafella]

1 hour ago, Gritters said:

I've worked with people who would do 5 12 hour days during the week and another 20 hours over the weekend. Granted it was once a month and the other 3 weeks they just did 37 hours but they were mortified when this directive came in. They saw it as the government was stealing money off them.

I've met people like that. I've paid my mortgage off at 42 they boast.

42?! I reply, you look 62 if you're a day, I reply, green with envy. 

[Joe.]

I used to drive a sprayer for 70 hours a week, Saturdays off, so not quite the same as having 2 different jobs but best thing to do i found was have a consistent about of sleep. You have to find what your optimum is, for me it was more than 6 hours but less than 8. If i had more or less than that i found I'd be really tired the next day, even if i slept for more on my day off.

As for dealing with thinking about work all the time make your self do something a couple of times a week, go to the pub, go for a run, go to the football etc even if you're knackered after work or whatever but if you do them on set days it perks you up a bit the next day and it stops you thinking about work all the time.