What do i do?

8 Comments

1. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 1:10PM UTC

   Only you can truly answer the 'what do I do' question. That said, if I don't feel safe in a location, that's enough for me to say no.

2. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 1:36PM UTC

   This is a 'you' question, and it can be scary putting yourself out there in a space where you currently don't know others. Reflect and see if this a chance you're ready to take for yourself. You won't know until you try. Identify what you will need to work on if you do move, getting involved, building relationships from the ground up, then also staying aware and cautious. Sometimes the most fanscinating things happen unexpectedly.

3. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 1:52PM UTC

   What do you mean by fresher? Is this a new industry that I am unaware of?

4. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 2:04PM UTC

   Depends whether OP is British or Indian (google is your friend).

5. Leigh PayneAugust 28,2024 at 2:08PM UTC

   Have you been there to visit? Go and stay in AirBnB for a few days or week. Go to small restaurant to see how they treat you. If they're nice, tell them you're thinking of moving there. If you're international, I think there are groups you can find of like people. Good luck! Oh yes, trust your gut, nervousness or warning?

6. adesanya quamAugust 29,2024 at 10:10AM UTC

   I thought things like this only happen in Nigeria but to surprise its everywhere. Go for it. I am sure you looking for moni yo make earns meet for now. Hopefully you might be lucky yo migrate yo the next desired work. place.

7. AnonymousAugust 29,2024 at 12:31PM UTC

   Do your connections live there or nearby? Do they maybe have friends or acquaintances they would be willing to introduce you to? Are there community groups with similar cultural, belief backgrounds in the area that you could connect with? Does the area maybe have a 'welcome to the community' group that helps new people connect (in some areas of the US they'd be called Welcome Wagon groups). Also, at least in the US, check with the local and state government agencies, they might have resources. Lastly, again in the US, check with the local library especially the resource librarian. They know a lot of people and a lot about the area they service. They may be able to connect you to groups or people who can help you feel welcome.

   Moving to a whole new place all by yourself can be incredibly scary but it can also be an amazing opportunity to connect with people you've maybe never met before. I've done it twice in my life and yes, the first couple of weeks were hard but if you make a small effort, people will reach out.

   Good luck with whatever journey you decide upon.

8. Patricia StuartAugust 29,2024 at 3:00PM UTC

   Ultimately you will have to make these decisions. The question is, will this opportunity get you where you want to be? Not being fully aligned with your degree is ok, but you will forget a lot of what you learned as you’re working in a different direction. Coming back to it will be difficult. Remote areas also are without a lot of other opportunities so once you’re there if you are unhappy will the pay afford you the resources to leave?

   What are your ultimate goals? Does this role have potential to get you to where you want to be? Is it a skill in a new up and coming industry or a dying one? Is it a more senior or stretch role than one you could get locally? If it’s an opportunity, seize it. If it’s just a job, and you can afford to keep looking, keep looking. I graduated college into the recession and would have taken waitressing if I could have found it because the market was so bad. Now, I would probably not do that. But if my bills were due I would take anything while still looking. Just look on sites that list pay and career progressions and think about if the next steps and related jobs to this are something you would want to strive for. If the answer is no, be very gracious and thank your connection but keep looking.