Girl, there's a better life for me and you

When I was a melodramatic teenager (as opposed to an unacceptably vague adult), my philosophy on depression and despiration was this:


If the situation is that bad that you don't see a future for yourself, it's a hell of a lot worse for a lot of other people. So shut the fuck up and get some perspective. If it's that bad for you that you feel like dropping out, do it; put yourself in a different situation and make someone else's life better for a change.

Well, life isn't so dramatic as it seemed then, but I am still at a crossroads. I am not happy in my job. It is a good job, but not for me. I have had the opportunity to be 'corporate', and will not go there (therein true depression lies), but cannot make a decision about a way forward. So, I have decided to run away.

The idea is this...

I work. I save money. I raise money, by hook or by crook (not so much by the crook). I finance myself to volunteer abroad for a number of months. During which time I will stop moaning about my situation and get a bit of perspective, hopefully using my 'skills' to do some good work for others.

So far, so vague. I am in the process of finding a project to volunteer on. I have seen plenty, but it is difficult to find an organisation that doesn't 'liaise' with charities for profit, which seems to defy the object of my mission.

Which is where readers (if there are any) come in. Can anyone recommend an organisation or charity that is legitimate? I have been looking at Cross Cultural Solutions - anyone had any experience with them? How about Global Vision (I think they are 'for profit')?

Anyway, thanks.

This will be a continuing campaign. Sorry to those who come here looking for hot lesbian action - it aint happening. Send me on a charitable expedition - that's hot too.