To leave or not to leave? That is the question.

Welp, I've been in deep thought for the last few weeks.  I'm faced with an opportunity that I hope would be great but I'm torn.  What is this opportunity?  Well, so many people I know are trying their luck at teaching overseas.  More specifically, Abu Dhabi.  There are perks, believe me this is the only reason I'm really considering it. 

Doing an analysis of my life here in Atlanta....I like my life here is really on full and done.  I've struggled for so long to stay here and now I'm finally in a teaching position I like but the money.....let's just say I need more!  I have loans to pay back and I want to travel.  This penny and nickel hustling just ain't cutting it.  My family, well the only people I will probably really miss is my aunt, my niece, and my nephew.  My boyfriend hasn't put a ring on it so, but we love each other. Long distance would be a true test of the love we have for each other.  Job wise, I hope I can get a position if I decide to come back. 

The cons is....I'm so far from home!  What if I need help or something?  Who will be there.  What about when I get home sick?  What if I do horrible?  What if I insult the people?  Those types of questions really make me scared in a paralyzing way.  On the other hand, what if I absolutely love it?  I know I can make money being that it's tax free.  You know the government takes at least $550 of my check and benefits take another $500.   That's $1000 just in taxes and benefits.  Then there's rent which is $700, utilities which is about another $200, phone $140.  So $2000 of my check is gone before I even get it!  Not to mention all of the debt that I collected in my time of unemployment.  I did a 2 year budget and that's how long it would take to get myself out of debt.  .  SMH. 

I can go to Abu Dhabi and make $4000 a month tax free, benefits are paid through the company, along with housing.  I could save at least $16, 0000 in one year time.  It sounds like a no brainer but I have things I need to put in storage and I hate the thought of selling my cars.  No matter how much I save over there I like my cars and I have no plans of getting rid of them until the wheels fall off twice! 

In all honesty I do feel like many other born and raised ATLiens......my time here is done.  It's time to move on because people from other places are taking over Atlanta and making it a complete mess!  From the neighborhoods which used to be so respectable, the nightlife, and the hospitality....all those things have taken a negative nose dive since people have moved here by the droves.  Yes, celebrities live here and that is awesome, and the industry recognizes us...partially, but all the wonderful things that made Atlanta what is was, was greatly sacrificed.  So with that being said I must make some plans to continue my life and dreams in a forward motion. 

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