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Originally Posted by Warin
Been there done that. Don't do it .. the boss won't let you go .. even for 4 weeks .. no you cannot go ... In the end you quit. Leaves bad blood behind. You want to be replaceable, or at least seasonal .. so there is the possibility of 'disappearing' for a while and not leaving them missing you too much. Or be in a high demand job .. but anyone with the experience can do it. Accountant, nurse, bricklayer, plumber etc.
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If you are replaceable then you don't have much value in the market. Hence my comment about "getting good at what you do". I doubt Ted is at full journeyman BMW certified mechanic level yet. He should get there as that means he could find employment anywhere, worldwide. But if he hates the job so much ... then maybe not. 
But your idea of working seasonally is a good one ... let the boss know you only want to work Seasonally.
He could work through the busy months in the UK (May to October?) then could bugger off to Bumfookistan for the rest of the year. Could work.
Seasonal work is really the best (IMO) ... and it's why I liked working in TV. Work 7 months out of the year ... do what you want the other 5 months.
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