I grew up an avid gamer. But now, among my 50-hour work week, helping my kids with their math homework, grocery shopping, and house chores, I’m no longer able to find enough free time to really dive into a game. I mostly play casual games that I can drop in and out of but forget about the 40hr+ games requiring commitment. Despite not having the free time to game like I used to, I do enjoy watching my kids play while I’m doing other things around the house and then listen to them telling me about their accomplishments afterwards. I would like to hear from community members with similar circumstance about how you manage your time.

  •  luciole   ( @luciole@beehaw.org ) English
    9•1 year ago

    50-hour work week is a LOT. At least around these parts. I hope you’re working remote so you don’t have commute on top of that. Either way I don’t doubt it takes a serious dent into personal life. I’m a working parent and the main family cook, but I’m remote and on a 35-hour work week so I get a couple of hours to unwind every day of the week, which includes plenty of gaming.

    •  lemmyatom   ( @lemmyatom@beehaw.org ) OPEnglish
      5•1 year ago

      I’m not remote but luckily I live close enough to work that my commute is only around 15-20 minutes. The 50-hr schedule has more to do with the nature of the job rather than 50-hrs of actual labor. I do find I have pockets of free time throughout the day but sneaking in some gaming while I’m at the office doesn’t seem professional. Yes, perusing forums and surfing the net isn’t either but at least it looks like I’m replying to emails.