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What can you do when your good friend feels exhausted with life but can't afford a holiday? Need ideas!

5 replies

Halfwayoranges · 14/08/2016 20:34

He's been struggling with a demanding job and can't afford a proper break because of money.

Can I help and if so how?

OP posts:

RosieandJim89 · 14/08/2016 20:43

A night out?

Resilience16 · 14/08/2016 20:53

I went on a Buddhist retreat once for a week, up in Scotland, you could pay what you could afford.
It was an amazing week, the scenery was beautiful, the meditation really helped clear my head and I came back totally recharged.
Alternatively look at the WWOOF programme, you get free bed and board for helping out on an organic farm.
Hope these help

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Halfwayoranges · 14/08/2016 20:59

Thanks so much!!! Great ideas :)

OP posts:

Magicpaintbrush · 14/08/2016 21:30

House swap perhaps to save on accommodation?

HeddaGarbled · 14/08/2016 21:33

Two week's sleep?

A holiday from work doesn't have to be going away. It could just be an extended period of time not having to go to work and doing whatever leisure activities he enjoys.

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