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It is my dream to travel and work overseas, and finally have an opportunity to do so. But my grandfather has late dementia and I am the only one who goes to visit him at the nursing home. What should I do?

  • Has anyone faced this sort of situation before and if so how did you handle it, and how did you feel about the decision you made in the end? I am 24 and graduating. I took care of my grandfather for 3 years before he had to go to a nursing home. I want to be with him until the end but I am also very eager to see the world since I have lived in the same town which has little opportunity for my whole life. He is otherwise in good health so it could be months or years but his memory will pretty much disappear soon.

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    If you felt really strongly about going after your dream, you would not have posted this question. If you felt really strongly about visiting your grandpa, you would not have posted this question either. However, since the main topic is "Career", and the next one is "Working Abroad", and not "Family", you have already made your decision.

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That's a tough choice really. I myself am considering working overseas for a year with my mum just recovered from cancer. In your case I think you still have many years ahead of you to see the world- your late twenties and thirties.... so if you decide to stay with your grandpa longer as long as his memory lasts it still will not be too late to go overseas after sometime. Maybe you could discuss this with him he might be able to advise you?

Jocelyn Tan

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