What kind of sacrifices have you made for your career?

[HEyHEY]

I'm sitting here in cherished Vancouver after spending an hour at my friend's house. It was him, his wife and I just relaxing over some desert and water and having a nice chat. I realized on the way home that I just don't have such things in the place I live, I know few people, and while I'm happy there, I'd be much happier back here. On the drive home I went through my hometown and got all sentimental, plus my sister had that big party for here nephew's 1st birthday where the adults played bocce ball while the kids played. So that made things even worse... I really realized I've sacrificed so much comfort and happiness for this "career"... making shit money away from a place I want to be with the hopes of something better at the end of it all. Missing out on my friends' and family's lives, and the life I want to live.
Suddenly I had alot of respect for myself for having the cajones to make that sacrifice. But at the same time I was wondering if I was doing the right thing, and if I wasn't just wasting my time being where I don't want to be.

Maybe I just miss my friends :-(

[Bok_Tukalo]

1. Mostly chickens and the occassional lamb

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[Goathead]

2. The virgin kind.

I use 'em for all my sacrifices.

[Parrcrow]

3. Hang in there HeyHey

Its ALL going to come together for you. I know it.

:toast:

[HEyHEY]

4. Thanks

It's hard though, I'd could make way better money and move back to Vancouver if I went into communications.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. You have to decide what you want, and if you're going about it the right

way, HEyHEy. If you really feel that you could do better and be happier away from where you're currently living and working, then make your move! But if you only want to be where you are for a short time, like 5 years, then maybe the thing to do is to stay put. But you have to decide! And yes, I agree, you do have the cajones to make your sacrifice; and you have the right to be proud of it!

I expect an intelligent young man like you will figure out what is really best in the long term for you!

:loveya: