The Grass is greener....Maybe

How many people do you know that want to get away?

You know, the mate that always goes on about moving abroad, moving away etc,etc.

I have a problem with this. Don't get me wrong, I want to live in New York City. But I think we all have a romanticised view of being somewhere else.
Sure, its a great idea and I do know someone that has done it, very successfully i might add.

I just think that most of us really don't think it through.
My flatmate for instance, wants (desperately) to go to Greece to work. She has the idea in her head that it would be great. And I agree with her. to a point.

Since she doesn't speak Greek, her employment options are limited. To be brutal, she's going to end up working in a bar. lets be honest, bar work does not pay well. In fact the money is crap.
To make any kind of living she's going to need two jobs.(she has two jobs now) She says, "I'll spend all day at the beach, then work in the night."

Only if she doesn't plan on eating.

She wants to go to Greece because its a beautiful place,its got great weather. Both I agree totally with.
But if she wants to eat and a place to live, she's gonna need two Jobs so she's not going to see either. The other reason she gives for going to Greece is to stop having two jobs........

Anyone seeing the flaw in the plan yet?

I'm all for living your dreams, we as human beings need , something to shoot for. But if your going to try, at least give yourself a bloody good shot at getting it right.

Right, I'm off to pack for new york, a t-shirt and a pair of jeans should do....right?