What would you do?

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CornishRob

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I'm in a bit of a funny position at the moment, to give you some background:

Basically I split up with my girlfriend about 6 months ago, and have been down since. To add to this, I have a job which I'm a bit bored in. It's a good job, but I feel like I'm not being stretched at the moment. Unlike many, our industry is booming and I regularly seem to get LinkedIn job offers and job offers from other companies via email etc.

I have just been sent through a job offer for a company in Australia. It's an offshore job, 4weeks on 4 offshore, can live anywhere in Australia and its nearly double what I earn now!

I'm 26, no ties with a job offer of frankly what I believe to be silly money. But, I don't know if I want to live in Aus.

Having just read this back, it seems obvious what the answer is (move), BUT I'm just not sure if it feels right and I can't work out why. Scared, feelings for Ex, etc etc

Any opinions greatly recieved.
 
Move - :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I took a new job (albeit different city, not country) and moved around 4 months ago. It's good to broaden your horizon :)
 
moth ball the Zed & give it a go .
once the die is cast then aspirations can become dreams & very difficult to achieve .
26 & free as a bird ? never a better time to explore your boundaries :thumbsup:
best of luck with a tricky dilemma
 
You say it's six months since the split? Is there any chance of a reconciliation? Is that why that's a weight holding you down?
If not and there's no way you're getting back together then why not go?
It doesn't have to be forever does it? If you don't like it you can always come back.
It's a scary thing to move abroad I should imagine but it will only seem new for a few weeks and you will settle in quite quickly.
On the other hand if your gut is saying no and you can't work out why exactly, you need to think why that is and work through the reasons you come up with.
Write the pro's and con's on a piece of paper side by side, that'll help you weigh it up.

Good luck either way.
 
All of the above - spent three years between 24 and 27 travelling the world for work, best thing I ever did. Admittedly I got to come home occasionally and was never properly domiciled in any of the countries, but 'home' was a one bed flat in East Dulwich and no girlfriend, so not exactly much to miss. I was living out a hotel the rest of the time whereas you get to actually live there. If you don't go for it you'll regret it forever... Also a great way to get over/move on... Finally, 'silly money' at 26 in this day and age is not to be sniffed at, ever, assuming by 'silly' you mean wads of cash :D :thumbsup:
 
Without any doubts. GO.

I moved from Poland to Switzerland. Of course, the difference between those two is huge, and I also had doubts (friends etc.). But? There is no better feeling than exploring the world. Especially, that You can get something better. I'm sure, You won't regret it. It's a great experience, and You have just one life.

I was also scared (especially because I didn't know German). All doubts gone with the first payment :)
 
Go, you never know what's round the corner. This is a new chapter of your life, only you can decide where it goes next.
 
What's the worst that can happen? If you hate it, come home. If it's good, enjoy it for a while.

Remember, you only get one life - this is not a dress rehearsal...
 
do as carol said pros and cons :thumbsup: i would go for it you only live once ,and you can always come back.i had a fantastic job offer when i was 50 in australia.going thro devorce so didnt act on it year later meet my new wife to be and bloody hell she is australian .i wish i had gone now lol :D
 
I recently went on a 3 week business trip to Australia. Part of the job was interviewing people over there about the industry they were in, many of them were from the UK as there is a skills shortage. Inevitably we got talking about their move to Australia and the general consensus was once you settle there and adjust to the culture its a great place to live but it is difficult at first. Also remember, the pay packet might be bigger but living costs are also higher.

My advice would be do your research then go for it!
 
Absolute no brainer. At 26, you're still so young. Do it for a few years and you can always come back. What have you got to lose? You'll make a packet, experience a different way of life in a different part of the world (but with the comfort of speaking English) and you never know, you may even meet a Sheila. Put some more snags on the barbie (and all that)! :thumbsup:
 
Carol M said:
You say it's six months since the split? Is there any chance of a reconciliation? Is that why that's a weight holding you down?
If not and there's no way you're getting back together then why not go?
It doesn't have to be forever does it? If you don't like it you can always come back.
It's a scary thing to move abroad I should imagine but it will only seem new for a few weeks and you will settle in quite quickly.
On the other hand if your gut is saying no and you can't work out why exactly, you need to think why that is and work through the reasons you come up with.
Write the pro's and con's on a piece of paper side by side, that'll help you weigh it up.

Good luck either way.
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Women, always asking MORE questions. :headbang:
 
Citation 650, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :rofl: :rofl:

All the blokes focus on the trip to Auzzie, the woman asks about the relationship :P :poke: :lol:

*sorry Carol* :wink:
 
Adamski said:
Citation 650, :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :rofl: :rofl:

All the blokes focus on the trip to Auzzie, the woman asks about the relationship :P :poke: :lol:

*sorry Carol* :wink:
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:lol: but my questions are designed to make him think.
I'm female, it's my job.
:rofl:
 
Go for it. Australia is a great place. Spent a few weeks cycling there. Many moons ago. Very friendly place. You have to give it a go, you only live once. Just check everything’s genuine. Pack a bag and do it. :thumbsup:
 
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