Is It Really Worth It? A Reflection on Life Abroad
There are days when I feel a heaviness in my heart, a lingering sadness that comes with distance. I can’t remember the last time I met my close friends—those with whom I used to spend endless days filled with laughter and joy. Now, our lives have become so busy, so distant, that meeting even seems like a dream. Every day, I find myself asking the same question: Is this really worth it? There isn’t a clear answer. Life is full of trade-offs. Every choice comes with its own set of pros and cons. To gain something, we inevitably have to let something else go. I am thousands of miles away from my family now. Ironically, even though some of my friends and I live in the same country, meeting up feels almost impossible. We’re caught in the whirlwind of responsibilities, deadlines, and schedules. It’s strange how proximity doesn’t necessarily mean connection. Back when I lived in Bangladesh, I was happy. Truly happy. Life wasn’t perfect, but it felt fulfilling. The salary wasn’t extravagant, ...