Working in paradise NOT a good idea?

[ChaosKiwi]

I'm in an interesting situation.

I have been given the opportunity to be a house-sitter/care taker for one month in an idillic setting in a small community. In this situation I would be largely isolated for most of the month. The pay would just be reimbursement of my expenses and a reference (related to landscaping - the Industry I'm trying to break into).

I personally have no problem with the isolation. But I am wondering if now is the best time to isolate myself.

I have started seriously job searching and have really been focusing on growing socially. Both would be either hampered, or at least delayed in this situation (well the job searching at least as I would be far from home).

While I'd love to kick back, kayak and work in the sun of semi-rural nz unsupervised, I feel it might destroy the precious little momentum I have created. Any thoughts would be appreciated (am I crazy even questioning this opportunity?)

[mysticmadness]

I think it would be the best time. Let the market improve and take a U turn. When it start charting down there would be an immense of opportunity. Right now you may and may not get ...............and may have to compromise. my two cents.

[Angela Leeds]

Is there a way you can continue your momentum with a laptop from your remote location? Could be an ideal time to make progress on a project, although I don't know what your particular project entails. A few hours every day, late solo nights being passionately, creatively charged instead of TV...could be a cool thing...

[SimonaRich]

If you have some momentum going already, that may stop it, you are right. But it is really good sometimes to be alone and reflect on yourself. When you rush you overlook most good things, and do not even realise that.

[ChaosKiwi]

Thank you so much for you advice, it has been very helpful!

When you rush you overlook most good things.

This is very true SimonaRich. I could really use this time to "smell the roses" as I always feel like I need to be going at a frantic pace.

Is there a way you can continue your momentum with a laptop from your remote location?

I could indeed Angela Leeds. I mean, most of my job searching has been online to this point anyway, and they do have internet access so its no big deal. And trying to socialize with new people in a new area would probably add much more value to my social skills than just seeing my same old friends more.

A few hours every day, late solo nights being passionately, creatively charged instead of TV...could be a cool thing...

You make it sound so good! How can I not go!

I think it would be the best time. Let the market improve and take a U turn.

Yeah ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, how can I not take it in this current market! All my recent job searching has been pretty futile.

I find this whole situation very "Law of attraction"-ish as recently I have been fantasizing/dreaming/planning of traveling around doing short term jobs all over the world. Things like teaching english in Japan, Working on Ski Fields, Camp counselors USA, being a remote Doc hut warden in New Zealand. Then suddenly & out of the blue this opportunity comes up

So I'm definitely going to take the gig! I'm really going to use the time to reflect on beliefs and attitudes, work on projects that need to get out of my head, and build a solid base for the improvements and lifestyle tweaks I am wanting to make.

Thanks again for your help! If all goes to plan I'll be leaving next Wednesday Maybe I should keep a thread on the forum about the experience?