Abroad - Do i b*gger off for a season? CrazyEyes - Apr 09, 2008 - 02:23 PM Post subject: Do i b*gger off for a season?
Hello all.
Sadly i have had to close my manufacturing business due to the global credit crunch and a little pain in the a*se called China!!
I'm nearly 30 years old and not sure what to do with myself now......so...
..Do i just up and go to do a season?? Is this my chance? A gap year maybe?
Summer in NZ?
I dont know. Confused. Scared.
Thanks.
Rob
passtherizla - Apr 09, 2008 - 02:27 PM Post subject: RE: Do i b*gger off for a season?
that really does suck but if you got a few quid in the bank do it!...
as soon as I finish my loan I'm off, jobs are easy enough to come by.
Andy
lez_s - Apr 09, 2008 - 03:32 PM Post subject: RE: Do i b*gger off for a season?
if you are nearly 30 then get your nz working holiday visa and head down there for a year. you could take a couple of place in on your way down to nz.
if your worried about going by your self, then don't be as you'll meet very easily.
alexx37 - Apr 09, 2008 - 03:43 PM Post subject: RE: Do i b*gger off for a season?
This isn't much advice, but do it i highly doubt you'll regret it!!
dunx - Apr 09, 2008 - 04:06 PM Post subject: RE: Do i b*gger off for a season?
I'm nearly 30, give or take 10 years. I doubt you'll regret it and you might find you won't be able to do it further down the line due to other commitment. Silver linings and all that. It could be a life changing experience.
me1978 - Apr 09, 2008 - 04:32 PM Post subject: RE: Do i b*gger off for a season?
I think the message has been spelled out loud and clear...go for it! I've considered it myself - and for similar reasons as you - but I have other commitments that have stopped me going. If you don't have any, there's nothing to lose!!
enjoy 888 - Apr 09, 2008 - 05:11 PM Post subject:
JUST DO IT it will be the best thing you have done u have go to 65 to work !!
Markland - Apr 09, 2008 - 05:59 PM Post subject:
Do it know why youve got the chance, if you dont and end up getting a job then you will be tied to that and your season may never happen!
arby - Apr 09, 2008 - 06:08 PM Post subject:
off you pop...
do it mate
Mosh.n.Ride - Apr 09, 2008 - 06:48 PM Post subject:
Well, saying that you are out of job now unfortunatly, and if you have nothing to left behind here (kids or wife), that may be on of the last time you can do such a thing!
I am really thinking of doing it myself at some point, and well as other said that will be a great experience, nothing as good as getting a nice 6 months away to change your mind!
CrazyEyes - Apr 10, 2008 - 12:44 PM Post subject:
'off you pop'....that made me laugh.
Fair play, i got the replies i expected. lol
I have a few things to sort out here to do with my old business. Also i must think about what to do with my house etc.
Thank you for all your advice.
I will let you know what i do.
In fact, the signature link i have i was going to use to explain what happened with my business, coz the page was meant for work originally......i think i may just fill it with photos and stories of the places i have been snowboarding...the PLEASANT side of living!
Thanks again!
despotism - Apr 11, 2008 - 12:11 AM Post subject:
Do it! I've decided to quit my job (I'm 27 this month and I feel like I need to do it now before I never do!) at the end of July to catch half the NZ season. I'm not sure where the money's going to come from yet but I'm determined to go so I'll find it from somewhere! I reckon I'll get a visa and spend a whole year out there, and who knows maybe I'll even get to snowboard the first part of the 2009 season too!
PriceR - Apr 12, 2008 - 03:12 PM Post subject:
Ask a question like that in a forum like this and EVERYONE will tell you YES!!!
I'm 29. I was a database programmer in London. I decided to take a 6 month sabattical in Canada. Without a doubt the best thing I've ever done in my life. It's wierd. Until I left the rain, stress, pressure, drinking too much and unsatifying job I didn't realise how much all of that was making me miserable and depressed. I convinced myself that all of that was normal and you just had to put up with it and earn your keep. Total rubbish.
I'm shortly going to become a qualified snowboard instructor. Started taking courses on avalanches and backcountry skiing. Plan is now to train to be a backcountry guide working for a heli / cat skiing operation (might take 6+ years). Never been happier. Never want go to back (aside from visiting the folks). Current worst nightmare is not getting a visa extension.
I say it do it. Seriously - what harm can it do? Worst case scenario leave the country for a bit, turn around come back and pickup where you left off. And very likely you'll have an incredible time ; )
Roberto
NewbieLew - Apr 12, 2008 - 04:18 PM Post subject:
Go
Now
You
Fool
SNO-MAN - Apr 12, 2008 - 04:38 PM Post subject:
I think you should do it. Im quitting my job in june to go and do a season in nz. dont know wat the plan is when i get back, hopefully it gives me some inspiration on what to do next but if nothing else its gonna be an amazing time so do it!!!!
marclegalle - Apr 14, 2008 - 04:49 PM Post subject:
I would say DON'T GO, it's well rubbish not working and being in the mountains meeting new people and that.
I'm 35 and off soon, just need to sell my Damm house which is not easy at the moment.
Anyone wanna buy a house?
kgsnow - Apr 15, 2008 - 11:33 PM Post subject:
yeah man have a go.
I've been doing seasons for 14 years and now following the snow from Tahoe to Chile.
come on down get out and ride
have fun
NONSTOP - Apr 30, 2008 - 03:58 PM Post subject:
Do it for sure!!
If you do fancy a job as an instructor check out some of the courses that NONSTOP run; not only will you get to play in the snow for the season you can then use your new found qualifications for years after that.
Escape the city buzz and head to the mountains! Good luck.
winterfunman - Apr 30, 2008 - 05:01 PM Post subject:
if you dont go , we will hunt you down ...............not sure y u hav to actually think about it , be gone dude and post pics etc to make more ppl do it ........................
hendo - May 09, 2008 - 11:57 AM Post subject:
YES!
hendo - May 09, 2008 - 11:58 AM Post subject:
YES!
hendo - May 09, 2008 - 12:01 PM Post subject:
I think you might understand by now that I think it is a good idea. Age has nothing to do with it, I am 32 now gonna do my 3rd season next year, the plan is to actually spend a year in the Alps with the idea of moving there if it all works out.
Give it a go, it sounds like you have nothing to lose, you never know you might just enjoy it. bnffvlkl - May 12, 2008 - 06:11 PM Post subject:
escape!
Totoro - May 12, 2008 - 08:09 PM Post subject:
Just do it and rent the house out......if you are having probs selling it! I took a two and a half sabbatical time out in japan before and it was the best decision ever and the memories I have keeps me going through the tough times in life, although am real tempted to bugger off again to some faraway land!!
Age is just a number.........go with how you feel inside! I doubt you will regret it! don't live to regret things you wished you had done...........live to regret all the crazy things you have done!!
i highly doubt you'll regret it!!
