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writes:Hey, Every1.I left for Austria Saturday and I'm missing home or feeling very unsettled at the moment. Wish I didnt have the job that I'm doing here which is waitressing and housekeeping but now I dont know what to do because I want to stay in the country but I dont want to do the job and stay here. I want to go backpacking but I dont think have enough money and not sure if that is possible. I dont want to go home because everyone will think I'm a failure even if they do say I'm not.Help me, Please. xx
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reader, bubbloo24  +, writes (5 June 2007):
 Hunni, you haven't been there long, you're bound to feel a bit out of place and unsettled.
Give it a bit more time, if you feel really really homesick after a few weeks or so, I'd say go back. Who cares if people question you? It's your decision what you do, cast those judgin eyes away and do what YOU WANT TO DO. It's your life, do as you please.
I wish you all the best.
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reader, Jamer70 +, writes (5 June 2007):
 The best thing to do here is to keep trying to enjoy yourself.
How about introducing yourself into the nightlife or even join a backpacking or nature club i bet you would not need that much money and if you need more you can find out how much or just enjoy time with like minded people.
Stick at it everyone gets homesick at first but soon enough you will be enjoying youself and be kicking yourself for imaging wanting to leave.
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reader, TasteofIndia  +, writes (5 June 2007):
 Hi there,
Well, sweetness, you've only been in Austria for a little bit. I've made huge moves too and know how homesick you can get. I know how lonely you can feel and I know how you can long for home. What I suggest, however is that you stick it out for at least a month. It might grow on you! You haven't given yourself a chance to meet new people and form friendships.
Look for other jobs and maybe find an activity that you can do? A class or something? That's a good way to meet people. Maybe you'll meet someone who you can go backpacking with!
I don't know if you're familliar with Craigslist.org, but they have a branch in Austria. It's not too known over there, but there's a few people and jobs worth checking out...
http://vienna.craigslist.org/
Stick it out, sweetness. If you go back now, you might regret not staying and exploring Austria for life. Stay for another couple of weeks and give yourself the chance to explore Austria!
I'm very jealous of you. Buy me a plane ticket and i'll come hang out with you in Austria!!
xxIndia
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reader, DV1 +, writes (5 June 2007):
 If you want to go back to your country, go back. Don't let what people think stop you. You don't have to go back to your same town... That's the great thing about choice. Make a financial plan ahead of time.
DV1
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reader, howcomehoney  +, writes (5 June 2007):
 Welcome to the ex-pat wall. You slam into it after your arrival in a foreign country and it can be hard. I promise you, things get better. The beginning, though, it can be so horrible. You just sit there going "What have I done?" and wanting to go back but not wanting to look like a quitter.The only way to get through it is to grit your teeth and hang on. Keep on working. If you really really hate your job, look for another one, but that one sounds like a good way to earn some money. After you've put a bit aside you can follow through on your backpacking scheme. Message me if you want to chat - I've been through this myself, and am a happy story (have now been living in France for four years, am completely bilingual and love my life so much!).
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