Anonymous said: My boyfriend plans to quit his job on a cruise ship and move to Australia, but I just got promised a job on the same ship for next year (which is my dream) by the head of personnel. I hardly get the chance to talk to my boyfriend because he is always at sea, and Im worried he will quit before I get the chance to tell him. Im also worried that he's done with the cruising scene so might not want to stay on board with me! What do I do? I want to be with him, but it's my dream to work on the ship!!
That’s………a really interesting spot you’ve got yourself in. I will say this, try everything you can to get into contact with him, but to put it simply:
1) I wouldn’t put off a dream for my boyfriend
2) If he doesn’t want to stay on board with you…that’s his decision. Worrying about that doesn’t do anyone any good.
3) He’s always been at sea….so why can’t you? ;]
It may turn out to work out exactly like you wish, or your roles may switch, but really…the person who loves you should support your dream, even if it means being apart from you, or your relationship being long distance. You can make it work if you both put in that effort. If it’s really your dream, go for it. It’s nice when things go hand in hand, but if they don’t, well…that’s life, and talk to your boyfriend when you have the chance and take it from there.
Talk it out, lay out your options, and use your head…and your heart. :)
I can’t make the decision for you, but I hope this was helpful to you. But wow! I would kill to work on a cruise ship…that would be an amazing experience. :] And you said that you’re Australian and he’s Ukranian. :] That’s so neat!
