Holy shit.... I got offered a job working with lions in Africa...

[lyonlover]

The other day, I received an email from the NPO that I've been communicating with (and recently visited) in Zambia. They offered me a job... and not just any job, a job as their research supervisor. This basically means I'd be in charge of heading their research department... an incredible and admittedly intimidating responsibility. For those that

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Well...

[sashowind]

You know my thoughts on it Sir...If it would make you happy it would be worth it. You'd still be able to fly and visit family and friends cause I'd keep you on my flight benefits. *noses you gently* Though...i'd be very sad to see you go...its more important if it makes you happy then anything else. Its the opportunity of a lifetime Kiwa, and you should grasp it while you can. I know i'm probably biased and the last you'd think of hearin from about it but...thats what i think *snuggles*

Congratulations

[_growltiger_]

First off, Lyon, congrats. It's a tremendous vote of confidence and a great opportunity, whatever you decide to do. And sadly, no one else (well, maybe Sakita) can really tell you what's best for you or what would be the right choice in the long run

Re: Congratulations

[_growltiger_]

These turning points in life are ultimately the ones that define who we are. But even the important ones aren't completely irreversible. I imagine your research will give you opportunities to interact with folks far beyond the continent, and, well, you're a lion - like I said, you'll have the lions to keep you company.

Best of luck in your decision. And take heart in the fact that you can't really make the wrong choice. Despite the uncertainty and sacrifice and potential for regret, when you make your choice, you're making the best decision you can based on the information and feelings you have. That pretty much guarantees that it will be the right choice for you for right now.

* hugs *
-GT

[grrouth]

Congrats on the offer!

Tough choice. Does sound like a great opportunity though.

[elfasi]

I'll read this in more detail later, but I want to share with you one of my primary philosophies in life:

It's far better to regret a thing that you did, than regret a thing which you did not do.

[polrbear]

Congrats on that awesome opportunity. Only you can decide if its right for you but I will agree with the commenter above who said its better to regret what you did rather than what you didn't do.

If you take the job and you turn out to hate it you can always leave.