Hi All,
So a little intro and explanation for me seeking advise here. Over the last 2 years I have lost just about everything! Wife, house, car, job, friends(this by choice)...literally have nothing to my name except for lots of debt. How i lost everything is a long story and deserves a new thread all on its own, but for now lets just say, I made some bad choices and chose to relate to some people that really never had my interest at heart and used me.
Been a bit of a nomad and living with folks and with family, all depending on where work called my name. During the past 2 years I managed to find work here and there, but nothing stable and this year has been terrible as I was unemployed since Jan and only found work in May.
So at my current place of employment for just over a month, the people are great, but don't particularly like my job, it does not excite me, I have no enthusiasm for it and I just go through the paces. Needless to say, I have taken a serious pay cut to secure this position. During this time I was offered a job in CPT(oh, I am from JHB) which will be difficult as I need to secure accommodation and having no car, need to find a place close enough to work and public transport. I am by no means scared or lazy to even walk to work everyday if need be, but just being practical.
In my mind I think I should take it as it could signal a new start for me and yes it will be tough being in a place where I know very few people(old work acquaintances), but hey, I dont really associate with "friends" here. The pay is better, although not the same as before, but close enough and lots of room to grow and from what I have heard from the interviews, I think I will really enjoy it and have lots to offer.
Current girlfriend does not want me to go, also she has supported my over the last couple months so I even feel guilty. Dont want her thinking I used her(she has made it clear she does not want to leave JHB). My family is hell bent against it, saying its too risky and I struggled so long to find a job and not to throw current job away, but what do I do? Do I play it safe and be miserable and hope something comes along in JHB or do I move to CPT and while there is no guarantee there either, it seems like a better opportunity and a chance to start fresh...
I feel really weird asking people I really dont know for advise, but I have no one else who is not biased in some way to talk to.
So please share your views, no matter how harsh as I need some fresh perspective.
TIA
So a little intro and explanation for me seeking advise here. Over the last 2 years I have lost just about everything! Wife, house, car, job, friends(this by choice)...literally have nothing to my name except for lots of debt. How i lost everything is a long story and deserves a new thread all on its own, but for now lets just say, I made some bad choices and chose to relate to some people that really never had my interest at heart and used me.
Been a bit of a nomad and living with folks and with family, all depending on where work called my name. During the past 2 years I managed to find work here and there, but nothing stable and this year has been terrible as I was unemployed since Jan and only found work in May.
So at my current place of employment for just over a month, the people are great, but don't particularly like my job, it does not excite me, I have no enthusiasm for it and I just go through the paces. Needless to say, I have taken a serious pay cut to secure this position. During this time I was offered a job in CPT(oh, I am from JHB) which will be difficult as I need to secure accommodation and having no car, need to find a place close enough to work and public transport. I am by no means scared or lazy to even walk to work everyday if need be, but just being practical.
In my mind I think I should take it as it could signal a new start for me and yes it will be tough being in a place where I know very few people(old work acquaintances), but hey, I dont really associate with "friends" here. The pay is better, although not the same as before, but close enough and lots of room to grow and from what I have heard from the interviews, I think I will really enjoy it and have lots to offer.
Current girlfriend does not want me to go, also she has supported my over the last couple months so I even feel guilty. Dont want her thinking I used her(she has made it clear she does not want to leave JHB). My family is hell bent against it, saying its too risky and I struggled so long to find a job and not to throw current job away, but what do I do? Do I play it safe and be miserable and hope something comes along in JHB or do I move to CPT and while there is no guarantee there either, it seems like a better opportunity and a chance to start fresh...
I feel really weird asking people I really dont know for advise, but I have no one else who is not biased in some way to talk to.
So please share your views, no matter how harsh as I need some fresh perspective.
TIA
