What does the man have to do now?

M: I have to make a choice soon about next year. I got a chance to go on a six-month journey to South America, but I’ve just been offered a job in a bookshop here.
W: Wow, South America. How could you say no?
M: Well, believe it or not. I don’t have a burning desire to see the world. I much prefer to stay at home. Anyway, it’s hard to decide.
W: Well, I will strongly advise you to think of the future, working abroad is much more exciting than working in a small town. You’re lucky to have a choice. A lot people don’t.