[Polandspring88]

So I recently found out that I won a contest for an all expenses paid vacation to Moun Everest Base camp. It would leave on march 13 and I'd get back April 3rd. Having not anticipated this my gf and I had planned a trip to Europe at the end of may for two weeks.

I talked with my boss this morning and he said that I could do both if I wanted but I am essentially taking my career into my hands as there is nobody to cover for me while I am gone. The gist of the conversation was one of those I'm not going to tell you to not go, but you are screwing me kind of deals. I get three weeks of vacation per year, can use three floating holidays, and would have to take the rest as comp or unpaid time.

So what do you say Ridemonkey brethren? Do I throw caution to the wind, go on both, and deal with the ramifications later? Or do I pass on one trip so I don't screw my career?

 

[Polandspring88]

That would have said upper deckers if the damned autocorrect didn't screw me

 

[ALEXIS_DH]

you are 25?
go for it.

 

[Pesqueeb]

No bacon/loco sucks option.






Go! Eff it, your only 25, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Upper deckers all around no matter what you decide.

 

[binary visions]

How big a deal is it going to be if you lose your job? I mean, do you have some money saved? Does your girlfriend live with you and if so, is her job stable? If you lose your job, are you well-qualified for another job?

If you haven't sunk the money into Europe, and can't fathom losing your job, I'd just put that trip off. You have to do Everest. Have to. Europe will be there next year. But if you have some money saved and/or aren't going to be completely f**ked if you lose your job, do both.

 

[jonKranked]

there are many jobs.

there is only one Everest.

 

[jonKranked]

also, satellite phone. will give new meaning to "working remotely"

 

[Polandspring88]

I wouldn't be completely fvcked if I lost my job, probably have 8 months worth of savings built up if I were. And yes, gf lives with me but her job situation isn't stable enough to count on, not to mention I'm the clear bread winner.

And I'm a mechanical engineer, fairly well qualified too. I'd probably pull out unscathed

 

[OGRipper]

If your boss is unwilling to give you a more definite answer, you should go and expect to have a job waiting when you get back. This is a rare opportunity and you should jump on it. It's pretty rare to regret doing something like this, way more common to regret NOT doing it. Just remember not to squawk if you get asked to cover for someone else in the future.

 

[Dartman]

Take it from an old guy who's been sucked into a career and marriage his whole life. GO!! You're an idiot if you don't!!


and send back pics so I can live vicariously through your adventure.

 

[mandown]

Do it.
If everything goes away with your finances and job, starting over at 25 isn't so bad.

 

[stoney]

do it. you will regret not doing it if you don't.

 

[jonKranked]

I wouldn't be completely fvcked if I lost my job, probably have 8 months worth of savings built up if I were. And yes, gf lives with me but her job situation isn't stable enough to count on, not to mention I'm the clear bread winner.

And I'm a mechanical engineer, fairly well qualified too. I'd probably pull out unscathed

oh, a mechanical engineer? pfffff you're fine.

Job interveiw in the future:

"so why did you lose your last job?"

"i went to climb mt everest"

in the field of mechanical engineering, i would consider this to be an acceptable response.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Ehh, I am the lone voter for option 2, but I read that as "Don't be stupid...go on the trip!"

Honestly, I'd go on the trip and then start looking for a new job when I got back. I wouldn't want to keep working for a place that would try to hold me back from the trip and then lay a guilt trip on me for going. Any decent employer should value a work/life balance.

 

[stevew]

Honestly, I'd go on the trip and then start looking for a new job when I got back.

do both trips and start looking for a job right now.

 

[insanitylevel9]

this is a no brainer go to Everest figure out a job when you get back !!

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

Considering you were already looking for a new job prior to all this.........I think the answer is obvious.

That and Matt might never speak to you again if you don't.

 

[IH8Rice]

its just a trip to base camp only?
climbing Everest is one of my life goals and i hope to be able to do it within the next 10 years.

 

[H8R]

1) Go to Europe and bang your girlfriend in some awesome romantic places

2) Go to MOTHERFVCKING MOUNT EVEREST

3) Come home feeling like a MAGIC KING

4) Go into the boss' office and insist on that promotion.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

there are many jobs.

there is only one Everest.

And it has become banal.

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

And it has become banal.

Don't worry guys, JBP is here to piss on someone else's parade. I was wondering when you'd show up.

 

[ruralrider]

How many people can say that they have climbed Everest or even been there? Not many I think.... DO IT you may never have a chance like this again. You will be working for most of your life anyways!!!

 

[stevew]

And it has become banal.

don't you mean garbage dump?

 

[DirtMcGirk]

Everest is once in a lifetime. On average you'll have AT LEAST 11 jobs in your lifetime. Unless you're two weeks away from curing AIDS or cancer, and you're the lynch pin for the project, GTFO!

 

[binary visions]

I wouldn't be completely fvcked if I lost my job, probably have 8 months worth of savings built up if I were. And yes, gf lives with me but her job situation isn't stable enough to count on, not to mention I'm the clear bread winner.

And I'm a mechanical engineer, fairly well qualified too. I'd probably pull out unscathed

Then screw it. Do them both.

You've got a month and a half in between the trips; work your ass off, get caught up, make sure they know you're not going to be easy to replace.

When you're done with it all, and they decide to replace you - so be it. But to be able to do two awesome trips with only the chance that they might replace you, at age 25, when you're qualified for another job and have a savings cushion? GO.

 

[jonKranked]

Don't worry guys, JBP is here to piss on someone else's parade. I was wondering when you'd show up.

he's just mad because his knees aren't good enough to make it up Everest.

 

[Mo(n)arch]

I voted for option B. Don't be stupid and GO FOR IT! You have 40 years of work left. GO!

 

[H8R]

Your next job interview:


"Why did you leave your last job?"

"Mount. Fvcking. Everest."

"I see. You're hired."

 

[clarkenstein]

go go go go go.

i didn't even start my career until i was 29. you've got plenty of time to make up for any hiccups.

hell, after everest i highly suggest you spend the next few years smoking weed and drinking tons and not worry about life-sucking jobs. once you hit 29 or 30, go back to school to get into something really lucrative that sucks your life away and you'll financially make up for what people like to call "lost time" that i choose to call "awesome time".

sure i was the geezer when i started in my field at the staff level but i've caught up to people my age that have been busting their hump since out of the gate from college.

 

[jdcamb]

Mount. Fvcking. Everest! Bitches!

 

[SkaredShtles]

You ever hear a 65 year old say $hit like "I sure am glad I didn't go to <insert great place> when I was 25 - that would have really fvcked up my career."

Well? Have you?

 

[SkaredShtles]

go go go go go.

i didn't even start my career until i was 29. you've got plenty of time to make up for any hiccups.

hell, after everest i highly suggest you spend the next few years smoking weed and drinking tons and not worry about life-sucking jobs. once you hit 29 or 30, go back to school to get into something really lucrative that sucks your life away and you'll financially make up for what people like to call "lost time" that i choose to call "awesome time".

sure i was the geezer when i started in my field at the staff level but i've caught up to people my age that have been busting their hump since out of the gate from college.

Who are you who are so wise in the ways of Science?

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

You ever hear a 65 year old say $hit like "I sure am glad I didn't go to <insert great place> when I was 25 - that would have really fvcked up my career."

Well? Have you?

Does Vietnam count?

 

[4130biker]

This thread gives me a warm fuzzy feeling about RM! Another vote for do both!

 

[I Are Baboon]

Does Vietnam count?

+rep.

 

[berkshire_rider]

Then screw it. Do them both.

You've got a month and a half in between the trips; work your ass off, get caught up, make sure they know you're not going to be easy to replace.

When you're done with it all, and they decide to replace you - so be it. But to be able to do two awesome trips with only the chance that they might replace you, at age 25, when you're qualified for another job and have a savings cushion? GO.

Can you do your job remotely?

Offer to check-in each day when you are in Europe and put out any fires that need it. Should help ease the concerns your boss has that nobody else can do your job while you are gone.

 

[Polandspring88]

Thank you for setting me straight. I knew I could count on you guys. Trip has been accepted. Time to live in the moment and deal with any ramifications when I get back. Hard to believe that I'm leaving three weeks from tomorrow

 

[jonKranked]

Thank you for setting me straight. I knew I could count on you guys. Trip has been accepted. Time to live in the moment and deal with any ramifications when I get back. Hard to believe that I'm leaving three weeks from tomorrow

we expect pictures

 

[Arkayne]

there are many jobs.

there is only one Everest.

 

[mandown]

Thank you for setting me straight. I knew I could count on you guys. Trip has been accepted. Time to live in the moment and deal with any ramifications when I get back. Hard to believe that I'm leaving three weeks from tomorrow

Experience is king. I'm so glad I rode Silver Star before I broke my neck.

Also, I broke my neck at Silver Star.