I give up Ho Chi Minh Metropolis job to keep away from wrestle of returning hometown for Tet

Many articles discussing the hardships of returning dwelling for Tet have been printed lately. Some point out the distress of spending much money on a bitter trip, and others discuss in regards to the reluctance to journey attributable to not remembering family members’ names. However from my expertise, the true depth of longing to return dwelling for Tet is just understood by these dwelling away from their hometown.

From my perspective, incomes cash can at all times wait, whereas our mother and father and family members are irreplaceable and time is treasured. That’s the reason I try to spend as a lot time as potential with my household, regardless of potential challenges. Household reunions are the happiest, invaluable, and irreplaceable moments of my life.

As soon as, whereas working in HCMC, I couldn’t safe a ticket to my hometown in Central Vietnam, the place bus, prepare, or aircraft tickets are laborious to come back by. Consequently, I spent the complete Tet within the metropolis, which felt uncomfortable due to the desolate streets, a stark distinction to its regular bustle, and the unbearably scorching climate. Although I met mates who additionally couldn’t go dwelling, it didn’t really feel as joyful as being with household, as the very best a part of Tet for me is the ambiance of gathering with my mother and father and family members.

The considered my mother and father making ready for Tet alone, whereas I couldn’t return and different households gathered collectively, was deeply painful as nicely. That six-day vacation felt like six months.

This expertise led me to give up my job and return to my hometown for work. After 11 years again dwelling, I’ve no regrets about this resolution. I can now go to my mother and father and siblings anytime, not simply throughout holidays. For me, that is what life ought to be about.

I ponder if others have comparable experiences. What are your ideas on this?