So my best friend says there is a job opportunity for him way out of State

Okay I got a text today from my best friend saying there is a job opportunity that may become a career in Missouri (we live in Indiana) and he asked me what I would do. On one hand I want the best for all my friends, but on the other hand if the best thing for them means I only get to see them once a year at most the decision becomes much harder.

What would you tell your best friend?

I'd tell him to take the job.

Tell him to take the job. Sometimes adventures can be like this..

Tell him to come visit you some time and you will do the same.

It depends where he's going to live if he gets the job. It probably wouldn't be worth it to commute or if the rent is high

Okay I got a text today from my best friend saying there is a job opportunity that may become a career in Missouri (we live in Indiana) and he asked me what I would do. On one hand I want the best for all my friends, but on the other hand if the best thing for them means I only get to see them once a year at most the decision becomes much harder.

What would you tell your best friend?

my best friend moved out to cali 4 years ago, he is still my best friend and we see eachother maybe once a year if that. he is doing great and as am i. surrealnumber5

What kind of friend would not want the best for him :? -email, text, visit...not like he is dead/in another countryrawsavon

I told him he's gotta do what's right for him.

Would you rather him stay here, with you, and regret not taking the job opportunity for the rest of his life? If it doesn't work out for him in his new digs, then he can always come back.Engrish_Major

deep down yeah.

[QUOTE="rawsavon"]What kind of friend would not want the best for him :? -email, text, visit...not like he is dead/in another countrysurrealnumber5

lol i guess...

[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"][QUOTE="rawsavon"]What kind of friend would not want the best for him :? -email, text, visit...not like he is dead/in another countryShrimp_Scampi

lol i guess...

If it is a job opportunity then it basically is a clear answer to take the job. But it will most likely be up to him to decide on the outcome this situation.

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[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"] idont know cali is like its own third world country, the good thing is i dont need a passport and i can smoke weed there.surrealnumber5

lol i guess...

o then i am so sorry for you, you deserve it advil just won't cut it...;)

[QUOTE="Engrish_Major"]Would you rather him stay here, with you, and regret not taking the job opportunity for the rest of his life? If it doesn't work out for him in his new digs, then he can always come back.Serraph105

deep down yeah.

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[QUOTE="Engrish_Major"]Would you rather him stay here, with you, and regret not taking the job opportunity for the rest of his life? If it doesn't work out for him in his new digs, then he can always come back.rawsavon

deep down yeah.

[QUOTE="rawsavon"][QUOTE="Serraph105"]

deep down yeah.

Serraph105

But you just said that deep down you don't want that for him :?

IMO that is a sign of either:
a. immaturity (children often see the world only from their POV)
b. selfishness (what can they do for me)
...neither of these make for a very good friend

When you really care for someone, you want what is best for them 'deep down'

Tell em you will miss them, but encourage them to try and get the job.

Take it, 20 years ago would mean you wouldnt see him for years.

But we have internets now, you can talk to him everyday.