mish99

Okay, so its not life or death, or extremely urgent. But I only have a day to make my mind up, thats why im posting here. I really need some advice.

So heres the problem:

I have been wanting to go work in England for about a year now. Im only 17, have a little work experience, and basically just want to work to earn money so I can backpack Europe. My aunt and uncle have ofered me a place to stay for the month of may. Which will give me enough time to find a job and a place to stay. My parents are paying for my flight (a present for finishing school) and are giving me about R4500 for spending money...i think thats about 200 pounds....

Now, im not sure if that is going to be enough. So ive been looking for a part time job so I can work for 3 months and save a bit extra.

I applied for a job and today went for an interview. Got the job on the spot. Its retail work in a photographic store, so long hourse and 6 days a week. The pay not that great but there are incentives, and a pay increase in July. I went in with the plan of working for 3 months (which is the probation period) and then to leave. But now that ive met the owners, which are fantastic people, I think I would feel really bad leaving them in the lurch.

So, even though I desperately want to travel, I could maybe stay for 10 months and leave then. It would give me time to save alot more money, and get more work experience.

The other thing is, do I not take the job, and go to England in may, with only 200 pounds?

OR, my dad works in Dubai, and basically has found me a job for if I go over there. My parents will pay the flight there. Do I work there for a year to save and then go over. My dad goes back and forth between Pakistan and Dubai, so I will be left on my own for 6 months out of the year (fine by me) and will have even better work experience because the company will train me themselves.....

Basically, work here for 10 months, or in Dubai for a year, or go over in May and start my saving for Europe???

I got 24 hours to make my decision about the job.

Sorry its so long....