LOH 261 // Would I Take the Job Opportunity Abroad Without My Family?

Hello everyone, how have you all been, I hope you are enjoying yourself. This week contest prompt is a thought provoking one but then let give it our all and answer it accordingly.

If I were offered a job overseas, in a country I’ve always wanted to visit, my first reaction would honestly be pure excitement. I mean, it would be a great opportunity to live and work in a new place, explore a different culture, and check something off their bucket list. It sounds like a dream come true. But then comes the catch, I wouldn’t be able to take my spouse and kids with me for the first two years. That’s where the excitement would instantly clash with reality.

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Seriously, the idea of being away from my family for that long would be really hard to accept. My family is my anchor. They are my inspiration, the reason I push myself every day, and the thought of not being around them, missing their birthdays, school events, family dinners, and even the little everyday moments feels heavy. Two years isn’t forever, but it’s long enough for a lot to happen.

At the same time, opportunities like this don’t come around often. If the job offered real growth, better pay and a chance to build a more secure future for my family, I would definitely have to think about it seriously and sat my spouse down to reason with me. I would remind him and myself that sometimes, short-term sacrifices can lead to long-term rewards and enjoyment. Working abroad could open doors that might not exist at home, and it could give me the experiences that would make me not just a better professionally, but also a more open-minded person too.

And since the technology has makes being apart a little easier these days with the video calls, voice messages, and social media, staying in touch is far more doable than it used to be. I’d make it a point to call my spouse and kids every day, share pictures, and stay as present as I possibly could from a distance. I’d also try to visit home whenever I have the chance until they can come over.

I think I would take the job but that will only happen after having an honest talk with my family and making sure we’re all on the same page. It wouldn’t be an easy choice, and I know there would be lonely days. But if we looked at it from a good side, it would be just a temporary challenge for a better future, I believe we could get through it together. Sometimes, if you want a good, you have to step out of your comfort zone even if it means doing so alone for a little while. Just know that nothing good comes easily.

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