Hi Ana,

I hate to say it, but it all comes down to money. OK, your father’s organs are failing. But he could theoretically live another thirty years. Probably not, BUT! Will he need a nurse? A rehab center? Does he have solid health insurance? Did he set up a reverse mortgage? Did he/you inherit any money from your grandfather?

My point? If you don’t have, say, a million in your PERSONAL bank account, then you should give the wine business and olive oil business a go. What a gift, yet burden! But if you have, say, more than a million, then be twenty-eight!! Some people have to deal with middle aged problems early, I’m afraid. The reason I’m saying this is you will probably live another sixty to seventy years. How far will the money go? If you don’t want to run two businesses, then go out there and get some PASSIVE income.

That said, do take three weeks off. Say you’re doing some dental surgery abroad to save money. Whatever! You already paid for the plane tickets and are grieving your grandfather. Whatever you say! Give them a number with one or two numbers mixed up. “Oops!” Go!

Best,

Inky

• This reply was modified 5 years ago by Inky.