should I quit my job and take off to Greece?

2012-03-24 11:36 pm

I am a 24 year old female who graduated a 4 year University three months ago. I had always promised myself since age 18, that when I graduated college, I was going to travel abroad and spend 3 months exploring Europe. Since graduating, reality has been getting in the way of my plans. The most prominent issue being I am in a serious relationship with my boyfriend whom I live with. We talked about my leaving abroad and since he 'did' Europe after graduating college, he is totally supportive of my plans, but not comfortable with me leaving for longer than one month. Since I can only go for one month, I've changed my travel plans from Europe (which is too large for only one month) to Greece. Last month I reserved a spot on a volunteer mission that begins July 1st 2012 - August 1st 2012 (Cost: 500 dollars). I've received a lot of pressure from my family to 'get a real job' now that I have a degree (I am a part-time nanny), but I have resisted looking for other work and decided I would get a real job after my trip. Two days ago I was let go from my job because the mom quit HER job, which forced me to job hunt. I just got hired at a wonderful company with wonderful people and there is a lot of room to grow and establish a real career for myself. The only problem is, I know that they will have to replace me if I leave for Greece, which could sabotage my now easy career path.

I need to reserve a round trip plane ticket to Greece before it gets too expensive.. it's already at 1800. Now I am reluctant to leave because of my career, yet, I know there will never be a better time to go because I am almost 25 and plan to start a family in the next couple of years. It's now or never. Guide me friends!

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From the answers I'm receiving, I suppose I should add that I would not like to do this trip with anyone -- no boyfriend, husband, or babies. This is my last chance to have my 'solo exploration.' I know having a career is important, but this is my last chance complete my travel dream. The dilemma is that I can possibly find another job, but possibly not. What IS certain, is that if I pass this up, my explorational dream journey will never happen.

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[匿名]

2012-03-24 11:43 pm

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You can do what you want. I would go there on a trip, but keep your job.

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[匿名]

2016-05-18 5:50 am

To Greece? I'd be asking the question "do you listen to the news?" Greece is bankrupt. If you got hungry or without a place to live they would not help you. In 2008 there was the mortgage fiasco which lost 1 in every 6 people their homes and this fiasco was worldwide. Since inflation is hitting and the cost of gas is high and going higher I'd suggest you don't leave the country. What we're experiencing now is unprecedented and will probably last for 30 years. Sure if you keep talking about Greece and leaving you'll be on the list to be let go. Get real, think sensibly, and buckle down to a job now since you're already sabotaging your career path. You can go to Greece on vacation way in the future. Right now you have to buy food and have a roof over your head and if you're living at home you need to pay your parents for those things. You mean with the money you earned you were planning a trip and not planning on paying your parents rent and for electric, water, groceries, laundry, etc? You were being selfish? What do you mean you plan to start a family in the next couple of years? College grads are waiting till their late 30's to do that, what's the rush?

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[匿名]

2012-03-24 11:46 pm

i think you should take the job you have so many years to go to greece but enjoying a job and actually makes you feel great is good you dont get chances like that!!!!

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[匿名]

2012-03-24 11:43 pm

I would say go for it, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity! I am in college now and was talking to one of my professors about traveling, and he strongly urged me to take advantage of the trips my school offers because really there's no better time to go, which is also something you mentioned. It's not every day that you get to go and explore a new country and culture, and I think it's better to do sooner rather than later as you also mentioned.

It definitely sucks losing your job over it, but I think it's better to go now instead of potentially losing a job that you've been working at for much longer, you know? It's also much better to do now when you don't have children as you also mentioned. So why not just go for it instead of regretting not going years down the road? It's definitely a great but rare opportunity and something that you won't want to regret.

However another option would be that if you really don't want to lose your job, wait a few years. Save up and take a trip there with your family once your kids are older. That could be another option as well, just more costly. If you're happy at your job this could be the better option because it is hard to find jobs, especially ones that you genuinely enjoy.

Good luck, and I hope I helped!

Could you also help me with mine please?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120324153502AA1E6gY

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[匿名]

2012-03-24 11:41 pm

You have a chance at an amazing life. I wouldn't give that up for this trip. You can always save up and go to Greece or even Europe in a few years with your family. There aren't that many jobs right now because of the economy so you should think hard about this.

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itguru5354

2012-03-24 11:40 pm

do you have a brain?

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