My situation here has somewhat changed. It seems I’m an excellent employee - as long as there’s a boss I respect to impress, and now my boss doesn’t want me to leave. In fact, he’s just offered me a hefty pay rise and possible sponsorship of a temporary work visa, not to mention he’s been extremely nice to me every since he found out I was thinking of heading back to Oz.
I went out for a drink with a girl who also works on my floor. She’s leaving for California – for the exact same reasons I was thinking of heading home, plus she’s tired of the New York dating scene. She’s offered me her room in her apartment. It’s tiny – which is typical, in Noho just north of SoHo. The bedrooms barely fit a double bed, but I long for a place where I can sleep in on weekends, hang my clothes and cook a meal or two. Her flatmate is also lovely, and a writer for a prominent financial magazine.
I’m dying to set root back in Oz, and feel permanent... but I don’t want to regret giving up an opportunity, so I’m considering it.
When consulting my gut about it on the subway this morning, it lay quiet and still regarding both scenarios. I take it that means either decision will be just fine.
Ooh that's a tough one! These options only come up though to test your resolve on whatever decision you make. I want you to stay for purely selfish reasons but if you went back to Oz maybe an equally cute apartment is going to come up in Brisvegas? Who knows? Whacky universe. But as my friend Mel always says, there's no such thing as a wrong decision, given enough time. Things always work out for the best.
ReplyDeleteStill up for Fosters and pies on Saturday? Maybe a bit of Australiana will help you make up your mind either way! xx K
wish i was you!
ReplyDeleteOMG Alana! that is so awesome!! well done!! at least you know if you stay you'll still have a job!! how exciting!! xoox Z
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised that your boss thinks you are fabulous and payrise/sponsorship worthy! Would love to see you back in Aus but what a fantastic opportunity... Good luck making a decision. It's going to be tough but both options are exciting. xox
ReplyDeleteStay Stay Stay!!! These signs come up for a reason - to really make you think about what you want, and you have to do what makes you happy, but I say STAY! It is absolutely no surprise to me that this has happened - you deserve it lovely! x
ReplyDeleteAlly K....I miss you like crazy, but I really think this is an awesome opportunity for you, if you do stay and then decide you want to come home you always can.
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Thanks Guys! I'm now looking into getting this new visa... so if that works out, I'll stay another 6 - 12 months. And if I get a place with a mate .... come and stay!
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