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I've been offered a job but it means long periods away from home: what do I need to consider?

Hello! I am a 22 year old single British lad, just graduated from Uni with a degree in archaeology. I live at home with mum and dad.

During my gap year I went travelling with an overland adventure copmany that organises tours around the middle east, Africa and south America. Since graduation they've offered me a job with them as a tour guide.

The work involves being abroad for a year at a time, without breaks, and up to four years away in some instances, leading tours.

If I didn't have any family I'd go without pausing to think. The thing is, mum and dad are getting on and the thought of them growing old whilst I am away tears me apart- I'd hate to think of them becoming feeble without me there to care for them, even if they have each other.

What should I do? Who can I speak to, as I know my parents would just say whatever they thought would keep me happy? What would YOU do?

Thanks for all sensible advice.

If you love this job opportunity, you should go for it! You sound like a really nice chap, and I'm sure mum and dad are proud of you. If you love to travel around the Middle East, Africa, and South America, this sounds like a wonderful chance! Carpe diem, my friend. Besides, maybe in a few years, when you are older and decide you want to switch jobs, you can find something that would allow you to see your folks more often. (And they will be older and need you more in the future than they do now). While you are young, do the wild, crazy, adventurous things you won't do later on. :-)

A little off topic, but this sight might be a great resource for you and/or your future employer:
http://www.viamigo.com/
Tour companies, as well as independent guides, can post their information (and I think it's free now). It's a great way for people to find you and learn what you offer!

Good luck, mate.

Syria has Middle Eastern temples and fun belly dancers


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