u/No-Syllabub9287

Okay, I’ll start by saying that I realize I am lucky to have these two opportunities land in my lap. I am just very overwhelmed and could use some unbiased advice.

I am a video editor, and also work in video production. I have a gig scheduled in June, but the team is completely toxic so I am backing out. It turns out my parents and uncle decided to go Italy at that same time, so I decided to tag along last minute, now that I’ll be free. For context, my family never travels together. Our last trip was maybe when I was 16…I’m 30. So this is really exciting.

I was settled on this plan and so happy about it. Looking forward to this trip has relieved a lot of stress related to my issues with this job and team.

BUT then today, I received another work opportunity that would conflict with the vacation. It’s a ten day shoot in Africa, and then I would edit the video after that. For context, I entered this industry with the hopes of working on African wildlife docs. This video is not about wildlife, but it’s still obviously exciting. I already have a relationship with the employer so I don’t feel like I’d lose out on future opportunities if I turned it down, but of course there’s always a chance of that. So this could help solidify my spot in their roster for future shoots (maybe even wildlife ones). But again, I’m not so sure that that isn’t already the case. And I could emphasize to them that that’s is my dream.

My conflict is - how do I choose? What would you do? A few years ago, I’d choose work. No question. And if this shoot was about wildlife, I’d 100% just take it. But I’m not as passionate about this subject. And the older I get, the more I realize what really matters. Family, experiences, memories. Especially as my parents get older. And like I said, this isn’t something that my family does often. Still, a shoot in Africa would obviously be an incredible experience too. And this is a higher caliber of work than I usually get.

HELP!!! I realize that only I can make this decision. But I’d love to know what others would do.

Thank you!!!

I'm going to Galway with a few friends, and they want to see the Cliffs. I've already seen them, so I am trying to figure out what to do after dropping them off there. I want to see some countryside - rolling hills, animals, small villages, etc. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Looking to plan a one day roadtrip driving around the outskirts of Galway! I'm not really looking to explore another city, I want to venture more into the outskirts and see some countryside areas and traditional small villages.

Any ideas on where to go?

I've already read about Donegal and Connemara and both seem like good options, but I don't think I could do them both in one day. Any thoughts on which would be better, or if there are any additional areas near them that would be worth tacking on?

Or maybe Aran Islands?

Thank you!!!