Interview - Do I Go? :o

[Kieran]

Well I've been offered an interview to go and work for a new airline... only problem is, I'd be based in Africa! Not 100% sure if I should go for it or not. The contracts a lot better than my current one but I just don't know :(

[xxMATTGxx]

I assume that would involve you moving and living in Africa? I don't know really. I know you didn't want to move to Germany that much either and at least Berlin is close to the UK (sort of). Which part of Africa is it? :P

[Kieran]

Dar Es Salaam.

[scottish]

Would you be required to live there?

Personally would prefer Berlin to Africa but yeah :P

[Martin]

Hmm its a tricky one really, I hate making big decisions like this in life haha, could go either way I guess.

I guess its important to just do what you enjoy doing in life really, regardless of if it means a few extra hours flying to get home etc. Africa could be a really good experience, not sure what the place you're going to is like but it could be lovely, and you could meet some awesome people.

Depending on how much better the contract is than your current one, perhaps you should go for it, for the opportunities, since they don't come around all too often, and yeah. It also depends how happy you are where you are currently based, and if you can deal with the stress of moving again and stuff. You seem really good at travelling and going to new places so I guess its all part of the adventure and if you geta better contract out of it then thats a good thing too.

[Kieran]

The contract is like 100x better than my current one. Dar es Salaam has a massive expat community so I don't think settling in there would be a problem. I think it's just the whole big move to another continent :o

[scottish]

How long is the contract?

[Kieran]

How long is the contract?

Permanent.

[GoldenMerc]

If it has better pay, better community and allows you to enjoy flying more then why not Kieran :D

[Chippiewill]

Permanent.
Finish V7 then move.

[Martin]

In that case I would say go for it! :) it sounds like a wonderful opportunity, you're young and you should get the best job you can that you will enjoy and you are lucky to have such a fantastic offer! :D

[Kardan]

I'd go to the interview, and then I'd worry about the situation if you actually get the job.

[Futz]

I'd go to the interview, and then I'd worry about the situation if you actually get the job.

This

Don't want to get hyped for something you may not get, theres nothing to lose by going to interviews, even if you dont get it you gain valuable experience and confidence

[Catchy]

kie... i thought african airlines were renowned for crashing? not even joking?

[Samantha]

You should go for the interview at least, what's the worst that could happen?

[Mr-Trainor]

I think you should definitely at least go for the interview, as it sounds like a great offer. Then you'll have more time to think about whether you'll accept or not, should you be offered the position :).

[Cerys]

I'd kill for an oppurtunity like this!
Just go for the interview, and like others have said, if you get offered the job then you can think about it then. Obviously there's the fact of leaving all your family and friends, but I'm sure with a chance like this, they won't mind too much, if they're true friends.
Goodluck with your decision

[Adolphin]

Go for it till you rake up some funds, then go find a similar job closer to home that you enjoy, but still have the cash you've earnt from your previous job. Or go for it and when you want to lave say you expect XXXX as your salary because your were previously earning YYYY, Hope this helps - I'm tired so might be a load of mumble jumble.

[Jack!]

Go for it, even if you don't get it, its interview experience.