Why can't I go home?

Just let them understand the situation you are in now. You're family will surely understand but your friends may not. Tell them you will make up with them when you can take a leave from your new job. Anyways, it's not only fiestas that we can go back to our hometowns. We don't know time will come you will be missing your family and go home for the reason of just visiting them and then go visit your friends as well.

It's your life and it's your priority to do things in your life. Don't let others to tell you what to do and what not to do with your life. If your parents have no issues with you coming home then don't worry about it. There are many gals and boys living near me, haven't seen their parents for 2-3 years. Thnks to internet, skype and gtalk made it easy for us to have conversation with view. Stop worrying about what friends are telling you.

Listen friend enjoyment comes and goes fiesta though been once in a year it will come again but your job once lost wont come back. I know it is very hurting to keep friends and families aside and work in a new place having a good Job. My friend you friends they know just to enjoy iam not against your friends decision. But since you have a good job profile. You should keep the work and stay. You can go some other time. I will give you an example of my Dad who is working abroad. He has a good job with nice salary. But he is away from us. I feel very bad at times that other;s dad are with them why dont i have mine when it is needed but i made my mind that such things are parcels of life. My dad is abroad just for me to have a better life so that i can enjoy keeping this in mind i never say something to dad about such things. Take this example my friend in front of you. Your sacrifice will surely be benefited just have patience in life and pray to God.

I understand how you feel but please do remember that it's you and only you alone who knows what's best for you especially if something important, such as your career is at stake. I hope you won't be bothered and feel guilty about these feedback from your friends. If after your explanation and still they don't get it, just drop it. You don't even have to explain yourself to anyone. Choosing your job over going home to your fiesta is the right choice you've made. There will still be fiestas, there will be other long holiday breaks where you can go home and mingle with them, there will be other times. But though you can't go home at the moment, do remember to get in touch still with people at home especially your family. In this time, it is very convenient to stay in touch with them so there's no excuse of not getting in touch most importantly with family. Sorry if I sound preachy but I'm just speaking from experience.

You know what? You don't owe anybody any explanation. But, if you must (because they could continue pestering you for that issue) you could tell them the real reason why you're not visiting home. If your explanation does not satisy them, just ignore them. Like one of the other lotters said, people can't run your life. Anyway, you're the one who knows the truth.

do what is best if you think it is the time to meet your family you should go and meet them and if you think no i want to work and make it big then forget about meeeting for a while...it would be better if you concentrate at one point at a time rather than being in a dilemma and iam sure you will not be able to work either..dont listen much to others it will make you confused..so just listen to your mind and do whatever seems best..

Though I am sure you would love to go home you are sort of on a goal/plan/mission to better yourself through work. It is understandable they miss you and would like you home and simply explain that you just can't right now. You will someday when the timing allows, continue and hope all is well.

I see. Well, if you explain the situation to them, I think they will understand. =) Just try to make some time in the future to visit them, when you are already able to, because surely they are missing you so much by now. =)

That is right. Sometimes we need to make some sacrifices. My family is very close and had to move far, far away. I am from Puerto Rico and I moved to the United States almost three years ago. The same time I don't see my family. It is killing me. I want to go and see them so bad. But the opportunity is not here yet. Almost, but not yet.

Hi Christine, i was in a similar condition as yours few years ago. I was away from my parents for a year and they were eager to see me. But i had a full time job back then and it was impossible for me to get day off. My parents wouldn't understand and i was totally frustrated. Afterwards, i invited them to visit me and then they realised how busy i was with work and adapting in new circumstances. I reckon, you invite them to your place to clear things out or maybe you could promise them a date sometimes later when you can actually make it! Stay Focused! God Bless!

Others can't run your life. You know what is beast for you and you can decide when you will go home in your own time. Don't let others pressure you. They don't have your expenses nor do they live your life. Best wishes in your new job!!

5 years, it's very long time when you met your family. I think you should go once to see your family how are they and what they think. The main thing is that every parents has lots of expectations to their children and I think you need their wishes also. If you will keep happy your family then you will achieve unexpected results. Rohina