As some people may know i haven't been very happy or content with my life lately, actually I haven't been happy for quite a while now. Everyone always says that happiness is something you have to make for yourself and I think I've been looking in all the wrong places.
I've lived in Melbourne Australia all my life bar 6 months in Queensland. I love it here, I grew up in a great area, I know so many people here and it's where all my memories are. BUT. I'm not happy in my job, with where i'm living or with how i'm spending my time. It's too expensive to buy a house here, my friends are slowly spreading out and my depression/anxiety seems to be getting worse. So I decided it's time I take control of my life and where I'm headed. I don't know if it will make things any better but it's worth a shot right?
I've already spoken to my boss about it all and even though I know he's gunna hate me leaving hes supportive as hell, and he told me to do whatever I think is right. We've been working together for 4 years now and we're pretty close, hes a fucking top guy and he's always been good to me, in exchange I've always worked hard for him and gone above and beyond to help out. He's probably the best boss you could ask for to be honest, even his wife and kid are awesome and I've seen his son growing up since the day he was born so it will be kinda sad to not work for him anymore.
He told me there will always be a place in his company for me if i ever come back though so I know i will have work if i was ever to return to Melbourne, but i feel like once I leave chances are i wont come back.
This has been a fkn hard choice for me as I guess I'm scared of change a bit. I'm worried once I move i will be bored and regret my choice but, I regret a lot of things in my life and i think even if I did regret it this would be the least of them.
I currently live in Melbourne and am moving to Beechworth around 3-3 1/2 hours drive away
It's a nice little touristy town with only around 3000 people living there. It has a great cafe scene (mmm i loveeee coffee) and a few pubs and stuff. The closest biggish towns are Albury/Wodonga on the NSW VIC border with 106,000 and Wangaratta with 30,000.
My mum as some people may know runs a glamping business up there which she uses to support her wildlife rescue. She has a lot of snakes and lizards, goats, emus, an alpaca, a goose, a cat and dog and a saltwater crocodile. Currently in the rescue there is a kookaburra a baby lorikeet and a baby kangaroo, all very cute.
I would be helping with maintenance around the place, helping with the guests and working with the animals, which is basically my dream, to work with animals is something I've always wanted which is 90% of the reason I would move up there.
These are the "glamping" tents (Glamorous camping)
Pretty awesome, plus they have a legit pool and spa...
I need a serious change in my life or I don't know how much longer I can keep doing it, getting up everyday at 5 am and getting home at 5 pm, still not making nowhere near enough money to buy a house or get truly ahead. It's just not enjoyable here anymore. I'll miss a lot of things about living in a big city, but I think I really need this, for both my health and my happiness. If i'm wrong then so be it, but at least i can say i tried you know?
I'm kind of excited and kind of nervous at the same time, but who knows how it will all go.
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ahahha man i dressed as him for a movie themed party and it was great, white russian and all. I was surprised by how good the drink actually tasted
The drink is awesome indeed. Big respect for having the courage to change your life.
Fuck yeah man, mad respect. Now if you are anything like me you got to be very mindful of the people you associate with. When I first moved, it was only a matter of weeks before I found myself becoming friendly with the same type of people/social interactions (wink wink nudge nudge) I was trying to distance myself from. Every person you meet, every social engagement you have, you need to think long and hard about it. I am serious man, it's that important. Also keep in mind this might not be your final destination, happiness and well being is your final destination.
Now find that path and don't look back.
PS it took me 30+ years to find the girl that was right for me. Pretty slow learner considering I had two 7 year relationships.
Good luck bro
ill probably just be hanging out with the animals for a good long while ;)
thanks man, im sure ill find one eventually
Good luck with your new adventure! Hope that you
ll find happiness! But remember that happiness is inside you. So change the way you see the world! Find positive even in the bad moments because theres always something good you just have to see it! I have very difficult time in my life as well and the best thing is to to gather yourself, start thinking positive and to appreciate what you already have ! I really wish u all the best! :)thank you :)
Looks like an ausome opportunity to gain new experiences. Good luck on your quest, I dont think you will need it. Seems like an ausome decision to try something new. Reminds me of when I suddenly decided to live in London for a year. Id had enough of where I lived. I then travelled all of europe winging it with hardly any money. One of the best random decisions I had made. When I finally returned to the city I grew up, I was happy to be back but gained so much on my journey. This place your going to looks freaking ausome :)
I feel like everyone has spent a year living somewere except me haha, theres been things that held me back before but now theres not much left here for me so i might as well try something new :)
and yea my mum and stepdad own it and im hoping to take over in a few years
You started moving forward..that's a big step! fist bump
I am pretty sure you are going to be fine :)
Dude, that is awesome. Congratulations on taking the plunge.
Sounds like one of those situations where it is impossible to be making a mistake. The choice is between staying put and continuing to be miserable, or try something and have a new experience to give yourself a chance to be happy. Whether it works out or not you will be better and stronger for it. All power to you man!
PS - The glamping location looks very cool. My wife is always banging on about going glamping. Maybe we'll visit in the new year :)
thanks man, yea what can i lose hey?
definetly do it, ill show you around for sure :P
Inspiring article @bigdizzle91.
I am in a similar position so I can identify with the fear and hesitation. The unknown can be a scary thing. That said, the price we pay for being unhappy is huge.
I commend you for taking the step you did (or are going to do). It is a huge change and one, I believe, you will be better for doing.
Onward and upward.
Well done you for actually taking a step towards making yourself happier.
It's a BIG step to take.
And what you say is right, you've got to at least try to make your life better.
I really wish the best for you!
And I hope you start blogging about life there and all the animals!!
:)
Good luck dear!
I definetly will :P It will me much more interesting than what i write about now haha
It's awesome that you have such a supportive boss to help you through this change. I can definitely relate to you on the house prices since I come from Sydney. Wish you all the best and I'm sure that this change will give you new perspective.
Move to Canada! We need more people with dreadlocks 😉
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Love your post but why are you so scared to change? I moved to Australia from Brazil (and this is a very loooong way) and I'm not regret it! If you feel anxious about it just remember yourself that you are only few hours far away from where you used to live and you can always go back (If you miss it)! Just go for it and open yourself for what's coming! Also, tell me more about Beechworth! I would love to have a look. I live in Queensland and I am always looking for new places to explore on my days off! :)
Just not what im used to i suppose haha. wow thats a big move, theres not alot there but its a really nice town, right near the border of NSW and Vic, you should definetly check it out sometime :)
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It's your decision which will let you to the path of success.
I wish you all the best man! We lose 100% of the attempts we never try.