mikeyc Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Here's my situation. I'm 25 years old, have a degree and I work as IT Manager for the family business. I am in line to take over as director of the business in about 8 years. When I was 20, I took a year to travel around the Southern hemisphere, when I returned I worked in a few places until I had some experience so I could offer my expertise in the family business. I've been working here for just over a year, however, for the past few years I have felt that I want to travel again. The problem is, if I leave the business, I will not be allowed to come back. So, I could travel again and have some fun but lose the financial stability that comes with staying here. I would also disappoint my family if I travel again but I just don't feel ready to settle into a permanent job yet. I'm 25, time is running out. What do I do? Link to comment
libra8104 Posted March 6, 2003 Share Posted March 6, 2003 You should do whatever feels right.... (oh that is good advice isn't it?) i'm sorry but i don't know...it is your choice.....you should honestly do whatever your heart tells you to do.....take a risk...it will make all the difference Goodluck!!!!!! Link to comment
mikeyc Posted March 6, 2003 Author Share Posted March 6, 2003 The decision I have made is to wait a while. I believe it is my heart telling me to travel again but this is for the wrong reason. If you have read my other posts you will see that I recently broke up with my girlfriend. I feel better than I did but perhapps any decision I make will be clouded by my negative emotions. I'm going to wait until my 26th birthday in August. If I still feel like this when I turn 26 then I'm phoning the Australian Embassy and filing for migration. It's hard making this kind of decision. What would you do? I could be a millionnaire by the age of 35 or I could throw it all away and have some fun while I'm still young. Money isn't everything, but it's a whole lot of money. Some people have told me that money can't buy happiness, well I'll be happy no matter what I do, but maybe travelling will make me more happy and maybe if I stick to this job I will always have that nagging thought in the back of my mind... "What if I'd have done this..." Link to comment
kyla10199 Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 good for you! i know how hard it can be to make a really tough decision. the best of luck on your job (you have one right?) Anyway, don't forget to take a trip and have fun once and awhile. Australia is wonderful. I've been there myself! Anyway, good luck and have fun ~kyla~ Link to comment
kyla10199 Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 good for you! i know how hard it can be to make a really tough decision. the best of luck on your job (you have one right?) Anyway, don't forget to take a trip and have fun once and awhile. Australia is wonderful. I've been there myself! Anyway, good luck and have fun ~kyla~ Link to comment
kyla10199 Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 good for you! i know how hard it can be to make a really tough decision. the best of luck on your job (you have one right?) Anyway, don't forget to take a trip and have fun once and awhile. Australia is wonderful. I've been there myself! Anyway, good luck and have fun ~kyla~ Link to comment
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