Opportunity knocks should I take it? (34)
Well if you did accept the job offer, how long do you think it would be for Ajax?
If your son is knee high to a grasshopper, it's going to be a while before he is a man?? With communciations the way they are these days, skype etc. you could see/chat to him, practically every day??
Oh and by the way, if you are going to be on $600,000 and travelling the world I am willing to take on the job of Personal Assistant for say, $75,000 all expenses paid??
If your son is knee high to a grasshopper, it's going to be a while before he is a man?? With communciations the way they are these days, skype etc. you could see/chat to him, practically every day??
Oh and by the way, if you are going to be on $600,000 and travelling the world I am willing to take on the job of Personal Assistant for say, $75,000 all expenses paid??
Newlife08: Well if you did accept the job offer, how long do you think it would be for Ajax?
If your son is knee high to a grasshopper, it's going to be a while before he is a man?? With communciations the way they are these days, skype etc. you could see/chat to him, practically every day??
Oh and by the way, if you are going to be on $600,000 and travelling the world I am willing to take on the job of Personal Assistant for say, $75,000 all expenses paid??
you are funny… he is 13 now. If your son is knee high to a grasshopper, it's going to be a while before he is a man?? With communciations the way they are these days, skype etc. you could see/chat to him, practically every day??
Oh and by the way, if you are going to be on $600,000 and travelling the world I am willing to take on the job of Personal Assistant for say, $75,000 all expenses paid??
13yo??? Don't think twice about the job, he is probably already into girls and if anything like my two, they don't wanna be seen with you in public at that age!! 
But seriously, I do believe a boy needs a strong male figure in his life - they can be a bit of a handful for mums?
Good luck, you could always bribe him with the promise of a ticket to meet up with you in Rio or Rome??
But seriously, I do believe a boy needs a strong male figure in his life - they can be a bit of a handful for mums?
Good luck, you could always bribe him with the promise of a ticket to meet up with you in Rio or Rome??
Only you can answer that sweetheart,talk to your son about it as what you have told me about him he is a great kid.
I know how much you love him and you treasure the time you have together so I know what a huge decision it it for you.
At the end of the day its up to you but first just gauge the reaction from your child and take it from there.
I know how much you love him and you treasure the time you have together so I know what a huge decision it it for you.
At the end of the day its up to you but first just gauge the reaction from your child and take it from there.
Newlife08: 13yo??? Don't think twice about the job, he is probably already into girls and if anything like my two, they don't wanna be seen with you in public at that age!!
But seriously, I do believe a boy needs a strong male figure in his life - they can be a bit of a handful for mums?
Good luck, you could always bribe him with the promise of a ticket to meet up with you in Rio or Rome??
yeah… this whole thing is killing me… wrong age right job and will I ever get an opportunity like this again at my age? life sux sometimes But seriously, I do believe a boy needs a strong male figure in his life - they can be a bit of a handful for mums?
Good luck, you could always bribe him with the promise of a ticket to meet up with you in Rio or Rome??
AgentAjax: you are funny… he is 13 now.
This sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and your son is old enough to converse with, to understand what an incredible offer it is and that you would only be a phone call away should he want to talk to you.
Surely there would be opportunities to return on a regular basis and spend time with him, no one works 24/7 12 months a year
Have the contractual terms and conditions been discussed with you?
AgentAjax: will I ever get an opportunity like this again at my age?
Highly unlikely, go for it
serene56: This sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and your son is old enough to converse with, to understand what an incredible offer it is and that you would only be a phone call away should he want to talk to you.
Surely there would be opportunities to return on a regular basis and spend time with him, no one works 24/7 12 months a year
Have the contractual terms and conditions been discussed with you?
Thanks Martia and Serene. Surely there would be opportunities to return on a regular basis and spend time with him, no one works 24/7 12 months a year
Have the contractual terms and conditions been discussed with you?
No Serene, it was thrown at me and I have 2 weeks to deicide before more talks go ahead. I basically know what awaits me if I take on the job, 6 moths in middle east, 6 months in India before returning home to Bris.
Oh dear 13 years is right on puberty its a huge decision to make and he is old enough to talk about it. Its something you must do first. 
I'd be looking for the catch mate, that's a lot of base salary...whole lot.
I'm not trying to dampen however have you considered it sounds bit to good to be true.
I'm not trying to dampen however have you considered it sounds bit to good to be true.
AgentAjax: About six months ago at the local I spent about 2 hours chatting to some Welsh dude about life in general. Few days later he came back and we chatted about books we read and just some left field philosophies. This dude takes a likening to me and I get invited couple of times to dinner with him and his missus. To cut the long story short, I fitted into his environment of thinking and in the last few weeks get to meet some of his co-workers. Tonight I get invited to early dinner as per usual, except there is another 4 people there which I met before. Almost as soon as I get there and before dinner, they eagerly suppressed with a job offer off 210.000 a year, travelling the world and basically doing nothing more than PR work?
My problem is, I have a son knee high to a grasshopper and I would hate to miss out on watching him grow into a man. The other side of it is, this is only base salary and the potential of earning is in 600. 000 plus. My other problem is, I’ve been looking for a career change…geezzz Im confused.
What would you guys do if you were presented with a life changing opportunities under the same circumstance?
My problem is, I have a son knee high to a grasshopper and I would hate to miss out on watching him grow into a man. The other side of it is, this is only base salary and the potential of earning is in 600. 000 plus. My other problem is, I’ve been looking for a career change…geezzz Im confused.
What would you guys do if you were presented with a life changing opportunities under the same circumstance?
Screw the job!
I have a relationship with my 16 year old daughter that most would die for! Because I have put her life first and she loves me for it,
When I get home each day we have a talk that last hours about our days, you cant buy that!
Name anyone that can handle teenagers the way I do!
Work is only money family is for life!
I would rather a real home than money any day, I may not be rich in money but in family I am the wealthiest man on earth,
You have to think back to why you had a kid in the first place? Was it to raise a child or to manipulate your partner?
I chose to make a friend for life! Someone that looked up to me and told all her friends that I was her Dad! Proudly !
robplum: I'd be looking for the catch mate, that's a lot of base salary...whole lot.
I'm not trying to dampen however have you considered it sounds bit to good to be true.
I'm not trying to dampen however have you considered it sounds bit to good to be true.
I know what you mean Rob but AA is no fool, gosh I feel sorry for him.
AgentAjax: About six months ago at the local I spent about 2 hours chatting to some Welsh dude about life in general. Few days later he came back and we chatted about books we read and just some left field philosophies. This dude takes a likening to me and I get invited couple of times to dinner with him and his missus. To cut the long story short, I fitted into his environment of thinking and in the last few weeks get to meet some of his co-workers. Tonight I get invited to early dinner as per usual, except there is another 4 people there which I met before. Almost as soon as I get there and before dinner, they eagerly suppressed with a job offer off 210.000 a year, travelling the world and basically doing nothing more than PR work?
My problem is, I have a son knee high to a grasshopper and I would hate to miss out on watching him grow into a man. The other side of it is, this is only base salary and the potential of earning is in 600. 000 plus. My other problem is, I’ve been looking for a career change…geezzz Im confused.
What would you guys do if you were presented with a life changing opportunities under the same circumstance?
My problem is, I have a son knee high to a grasshopper and I would hate to miss out on watching him grow into a man. The other side of it is, this is only base salary and the potential of earning is in 600. 000 plus. My other problem is, I’ve been looking for a career change…geezzz Im confused.
What would you guys do if you were presented with a life changing opportunities under the same circumstance?
Hi ajax, that job sounds to good to be true. It sounds like a great opportunity. Do you care for your son 24/7. If not you can always communicate with through skype. Big decision you have to make. If your travelling the world, you'll have plenty of money to pop in and see him and spend some valuable time. Plus skype is great. good luck.
AgentAjax: you are funny… he is 13 now.
At 13, he'll just want to hang out with his mates.
Do you want a life change or a steady as you go life that you know and secure in?
Hi Ajax , For once I agreee with Blizzard.Being a father is the most important job youll ever have, the job may be there later maybe not but your relationship with your son will be for a lifetime .If what you do can earn that sort of incomne perhaps you could work it from hometravel only when nessasary , Its a tough choice but hey its only money .
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AgentAjax: About six months ago at the local I spent about 2 hours chatting to some Welsh dude about life in general. Few days later he came back and we chatted about books we read and just some left field philosophies. This dude takes a likening to me and I get invited couple of times to dinner with him and his missus. To cut the long story short, I fitted into his environment of thinking and in the last few weeks get to meet some of his co-workers. Tonight I get invited to early dinner as per usual, except there is another 4 people there which I met before. Almost as soon as I get there and before dinner, they eagerly suppressed with a job offer off 210.000 a year, travelling the world and basically doing nothing more than PR work?
My problem is, I have a son knee high to a grasshopper and I would hate to miss out on watching him grow into a man. The other side of it is, this is only base salary and the potential of earning is in 600. 000 plus. My other problem is, I’ve been looking for a career change…geezzz Im confused.
What would you guys do if you were presented with a life changing opportunities under the same circumstance?
My problem is, I have a son knee high to a grasshopper and I would hate to miss out on watching him grow into a man. The other side of it is, this is only base salary and the potential of earning is in 600. 000 plus. My other problem is, I’ve been looking for a career change…geezzz Im confused.
What would you guys do if you were presented with a life changing opportunities under the same circumstance?
Firstly, don't worry, you would be working very long days and they will get their money's worth from you.
Secondly, you wouldn't have to stop watching him grow into a man. You would be able to hang with him anytime on skype. More than likely, also fly him a couple of times a year to meet up with you. Imagine that opportunity for your son. He would be given a dedicated airline steward for the entire trip and be kept completely safe as a minor travelling on his own.
You seem really excited about the opportunity, and why wouldn't you be? It's the rare time in one's life when such an opportunity arises.
It's not a life sentence anyway. If after 12mths, if you really prefer to be back in Brissie, then quit. At this stage of the game, you have everything to gain, and nothing to lose. Your son has lots to gain too.
By the way, isn't it the case that salaries in the Middle East do not attract income tax???
All the best!...Oh, and if you ever want to show me around the Taj, let me know.
I just want to add, that of-course, you would want to know that your son would be well looked after and be secure even without you being there. I'm not sure if he lives with you right now. That is your first priority.
One thing I want to add...I raised a son and I can say that they do start to lead a really busy social life from their early teens onwards. It's important to have a father around (though mine did not as he moved interstate) but your presence and interest can easily continue as said by others too, by skype. It also gives him something to brag about to his mates to have some high flying dad. Kids do like that ya know.
My son has a female friend he's known since his early teens, and whose father works in Hong Kong. He flies her over regularly to spend time with him, has been able to help her out financially, buying her a good, reliable newer model car car, supplememnted renting of a flat in a nice area, as she is now a single mum and earns only a meagre wage. They have always remained in close touch...Being away from your child is not how most of us want it to be, but in your present circumstances, it is an extraordinary opportunity which presents.
Hope the above helps, but in the end, your decision has to feel right for you.
One thing I want to add...I raised a son and I can say that they do start to lead a really busy social life from their early teens onwards. It's important to have a father around (though mine did not as he moved interstate) but your presence and interest can easily continue as said by others too, by skype. It also gives him something to brag about to his mates to have some high flying dad. Kids do like that ya know.
My son has a female friend he's known since his early teens, and whose father works in Hong Kong. He flies her over regularly to spend time with him, has been able to help her out financially, buying her a good, reliable newer model car car, supplememnted renting of a flat in a nice area, as she is now a single mum and earns only a meagre wage. They have always remained in close touch...Being away from your child is not how most of us want it to be, but in your present circumstances, it is an extraordinary opportunity which presents.
Hope the above helps, but in the end, your decision has to feel right for you.
venere08: I just want to add, that of-course, you would want to know that your son would be well looked after and be secure even without you being there. I'm not sure if he lives with you right now. That is your first priority.
One thing I want to add...I raised a son and I can say that they do start to lead a really busy social life from their early teens onwards. It's important to have a father around (though mine did not as he moved interstate) but your presence and interest can easily continue as said by others too, by skype. It also gives him something to brag about to his mates to have some high flying dad. Kids do like that ya know.
My son has a female friend he's known since his early teens, and whose father works in Hong Kong. He flies her over regularly to spend time with him, has been able to help her out financially, buying her a good, reliable newer model car car, supplememnted renting of a flat in a nice area, as she is now a single mum and earns only a meagre wage. They have always remained in close touch...Being away from your child is not how most of us want it to be, but in your present circumstances, it is an extraordinary opportunity which presents.
Hope the above helps, but in the end, your decision has to feel right for you.
One thing I want to add...I raised a son and I can say that they do start to lead a really busy social life from their early teens onwards. It's important to have a father around (though mine did not as he moved interstate) but your presence and interest can easily continue as said by others too, by skype. It also gives him something to brag about to his mates to have some high flying dad. Kids do like that ya know.
My son has a female friend he's known since his early teens, and whose father works in Hong Kong. He flies her over regularly to spend time with him, has been able to help her out financially, buying her a good, reliable newer model car car, supplememnted renting of a flat in a nice area, as she is now a single mum and earns only a meagre wage. They have always remained in close touch...Being away from your child is not how most of us want it to be, but in your present circumstances, it is an extraordinary opportunity which presents.
Hope the above helps, but in the end, your decision has to feel right for you.
AA hasn't mentioned, and of course has no obligation to, what his present situation is with his son as far as does he live with him full-time and so on.
This could have a bearing on how his son reacts to the news and how comfortable he is with his Dad being overseas for lengthy periods.
Not to mention, without wanting to appear sanguine, that many women on here have managed to raise boys on their own who have become wonderful men (in response to the male role model issue).
I'm not suggesting for a second that this would be the case, but for a year or so's trial, it's really not the end of the world
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My problem is, I have a son knee high to a grasshopper and I would hate to miss out on watching him grow into a man. The other side of it is, this is only base salary and the potential of earning is in 600. 000 plus. My other problem is, I’ve been looking for a career change…geezzz Im confused.
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