Should I stay or should I go?

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

So, Nani and Naomi went to Addis for 3 months to visit with her family. Yeah, it's a long time but Nani doesn't get to go very often and her family does need the bonding time with Naomi and vice versa (my folks come here twice a year for a month at a time). Of course, someone has to bring home the bacon and so I can't really go anywhere for that long. I've been thinking about heading over for 10 days or so around the middle of their trip. It's on my mind ever more often as time goes on. Nani and Naomi left a little while ago and I really start missing them a lot.

I've got plenty of stuff going on here so I'm not really all that bored. Been working a lot lately, trying to secure a new position within my firm and I've got some projects in the house that I can only do when nobody else is here - flooring in one of the bathrooms (done), living room, dining room and kitchen (all still left to do). So, I'm kinda busy but I do miss them. A lot. I figure I can still get all my projects done even if I "lose" two weekends for the trip.

So, what do I do? Stay here and tough it out or get on a plane and jet over there for 10 days or so. I dread having to make the 25hr one-way trip twice in less than two weeks. But then, everyone would be really happy if I showed up in Addis for a little visit.

Funding the trip is not a consideration in this decision.

With that said, have at it. Let me know what you think...

[Otto 83]

Life is too short - all your projects will be there when you get back - go make an appearance Reinhard.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

The only way I'd stay home was if I thought the absence would potentially impact the promotion.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Life is too short - all your projects will be there when you get back - go make an appearance Reinhard.

I'm leaning towards that point of view.

The only way I'd stay home was if I thought the absence would potentially impact the promotion.

No, there would not be any impact on the hiring decision for the position I am pursuing.

[Leafgal 3]

I think you should go. Everyone including yourself would really like it, you get some time away from your projects and work which would bring you back home rejuvinated and ready to finish the projects in time.

[john & jean 37]

see ya when you get back

[Jamie and Skye 0]

I say go. If you miss them they miss you and it'd be a pleasant surprise for every one. and yeah, like Otto und Karin sagt, all of your projects will be there when you get back. You'll also have time to work on them when you get back too. The two things that could make going a problem are the promotion and finances, and you've stated that they aren't a problem. Though, go a head and take this all with a grain of salt cause it's coming from some one you've never met. : )

-J

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I say go. If you miss them they miss you and it'd be a pleasant surprise for every one. and yeah, like Otto und Karin sagt, all of your projects will be there when you get back. You'll also have time to work on them when you get back too. The two things that could make going a problem are the promotion and finances, and you've stated that they aren't a problem. Though, go a head and take this all with a grain of salt cause it's coming from some one you've never met. : )

-J

I know. I'm sort of leaning towards going as it is. Just thought it would be fun to get some opinions from fellow VJ'ers.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I don't see a good reason not to go.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I don't see a good reason not to go.

2 days solid on a plane for 9 days in Addis. It's a rather unfortunate ratio to say the least. But that's really the only downside I can think of and the more I think about it, the less of an issue it seems to be.

[raymaga 25]

I say.... have a great time!!!!

[Minya's wife 25]

If you have vacation time and if it will not adversely effect your potential promotion...then yes, go and enjoy time w/ family!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I wanted to click option 1 and 2 - it sounds like you really would like to go in spite of the travel time as well as your wife and daughter would enjoy having you visit - as well as her family. Projects will always wait - they have a habit of doing that! - but this is something that can't really be done at another time. Enjoy yourself - go.

[trillium13 84]

It sounds like you really want to go. I doubt you'd regret it if you did go, but you might if you didn't.

[dakay ♥ 10]

2 days solid on a plane for 9 days in Addis. It's a rather unfortunate ratio to say the least. But that's really the only downside I can think of and the more I think about it, the less of an issue it seems to be.

share and enjoy your family time is worth it!!! Have a great time together!