Hi ladies,
The big question...I am at a stage in my life, where im a bit lost to be honest. Im now 40 years young, and I've worked my backside off since I was 17 and am a single mum to a now 14year old, who I currently home school.
However, my current job as a restaurant manager, has made me rethink a lot of things. I've become a bit disillusioned unfortunately.
I don't want to stop doing what I love, and I know I am good at. (Been in the industry since 17). But I am also a traveller by nature. I get bored staying in one place for too long...itcy feet...(I travelled alot pre child)
So I guess my question is...there are quite a few jobs going on the islands that I have the qualifications for.. is it possible with a 14 year old.. and what if any are your opinions on doing it at my age??
I'm kinda going down the track of you only live once....
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I am very similar. Love to travel can’t sit still. Always off on an adventure any chance I can. Moved to the Gold Coast and feel a lot more settled than I ever have. Close to the airport for frequent trips away. So much for my son to do here. This is now my base. Work, travel and enjoy this lifestyle. Live in a beautiful resort here at Burleigh. I feel like I’m on holidays most of the time. Never thought I would live here but it totally works and I’m surprised how much I enjoy this life style here. It’s never been a place I needed to visit but I am glad I gave it a go and loving this life.
Island resort would be too isolating for your child. Sounds amazing but in reality, it would be better for you than your child.
Working on an island resort sounds idyllic, however, what does the reality of that look like for your son?
Especially in terms of what it means for his social needs and opportunities that exist for him going forward.
Slightly different but my dad lives in a small coastal holiday town. Easter and Christmas, there was/is people everywhere and it's a bit more exciting. Outside of that it's dead. As an adult I appreciate the beauty and serenity of the place and i can definitely see why my dad chose to settle down/retire there but as a teenager I hated it, I felt very isolated as quite literally the only person under the age of 50 to actually reside there. I needed more.
In saying that, you know your son best. Maybe he'll absolutely thrive in this environment.
No child thrives in isolation. Anyone who deludes themselves into thinking otherwise shouldn't be parenting
Commenter here.
I never said kids do thrive in isolation, I'm pretty sure that's not the Op's intention either...
My point was that maybe her son would embrace the island communities/island life and end up loving it.
Sometimes the smaller the community, the less isolating.
How many of us live in big cities and don't know our neighbours?
Exactly ^^
My step sister grew up in that same coastal town and she has nothing but fond memories of her childhood/teen years, she certainly never felt bored and restless there like I did. She now lives in a major city for uni and she hates it!
There is always one that jumps in and has a dig about anything.
What the.. shouldn’t be parenting? Please explain what makes you so qualified on your big call??
It's sad how closed minded some people are to new experiences.
She probably still lives in the same town she grew up in and will die there.
If you're going to do it, now is the time.
Do it before year 11 and see how it goes.
You can always return.
If you own a house, I would rent it out, rather than sell.
You're right, you only live once.
This a question only you can answer.
If your son is an explorer like yourself then he'll likely love it. With home schooling he won't be disadvantaged. It's a fantastic opportunity to widen his horizons.
If he's an outgoing city boy who loves his social life, friends & extra curricular activities he might hate it.
He home schools, so why not! Live the life you want