I was born in Barbados and was brought here as a child by my dad and at the age of 18 I went back for a vacation and since then have been feeling like I'm home sick or something. All I think about is Barbados. All my family in Canada says that I should stay here and save money and go down there later on in life but I'm not happy here. I have a son ( I also have full custody) and I have just gotten married to a man from Grenada (who also believes we should stay in Toronto to save up money as well). Everyone is saying that it is too expensive to live there and that there are not enogh jobs and I may not like it and have to come back. I only worry that my three year old son will feel the same resentment I felt for my father for taking me away from my country. So what should I do? I spend nights crying feeling like I want to go home. Will I get over this? When will the crying stop? If I go for another vacation I won't come back cause that is what almost happened last time.
2007-01-06 19:57:29 · 3 answers · asked by sweetbajanass 3 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Barbados
Home is where the heart is honey. If you are longing to go back to Barbados, I think its a personal choice and nobody should be trying to discourage you.
I vacationed there in October and I really enjoyed myself. I live in Jamaica and I was so fascinated with Barbados that I could picture myself living there as well. I think you should go or else you will be stuck with all these feelings of longing.
Best of luck.
2007-01-09 05:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by RACQUEL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...so long as you understand that it's expensive to live there (100% tax on cars for instance), high grocery bills, low pay, etc. The schools in Barbados are good, so that could be a good thing for your son. If you know getting a job wouldn't be a problem, then you should do ok, but remember that if something isn't working out, it's not as easy to find a new job right away. Since you are married, you also have to think about what's the best for both of you and not just you. Saving money would be best. Your son is young enough to adjust to life in Canada...but perhaps you can make a 5-10 yr goal to save enough to move down in a reasonable amount of time where you are still young enough to enjoy Barbados (and there is always vacation time).
2007-01-07 13:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Angela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it. Barbados sounds sweeeeet! can I come and visit?
2007-01-07 04:06:18 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby Boucher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋