Administrator Batard Posted March 8, 2021 Administrator Posted March 8, 2021 ... Would you? I've got a potential opportunity to work in Dubai, mostly remotely to begin with. Unsure, especially given my young family. Money is obscenely good, but it would mean missing time with my family in the future and I'm not sure that's a great trade off. Then again, I'm certain I'd regret not working abroad. Right now, I don't know what I don't know. Thoughts?
Danny Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 Technically done it for 3 years though it was more a working holiday, but yeah it's an amazing experience. Difficult to weigh up with a young family though
Whiskey Posted March 8, 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 I've always been extremely black and white when it comes to family and work, I would prefer to stay with my family and perhaps earn a touch less than have more money but miss out on family events/milestones. Each to their own though, if it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and you could make it work, got for it !
Toinho Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 Yeah did 3 years overseas. Pay was nothing compared to Australian salaries but wouldn’t change their experience for the world. However, I didn’t have any responsibilities back home. Your situation sounds tough @Batard - could they move with you??
Subscriber Mel81x+ Posted March 9, 2021 Subscriber Posted March 9, 2021 20 hours ago, Batard said: ... Would you? I've got a potential opportunity to work in Dubai, mostly remotely to begin with. Unsure, especially given my young family. Money is obscenely good, but it would mean missing time with my family in the future and I'm not sure that's a great trade off. Then again, I'm certain I'd regret not working abroad. Right now, I don't know what I don't know. Thoughts? I suppose it all boils down to the important question of how long is this work going to go on for? I know friends who work away from their families and its pretty hard on them especially with newborns or relatively younger families but I also have friends whose kids are in their late teens working away from home and they seem to have adjusted quite well. If its a short-term thing then I'd say go for it as the important thing is securing a future for your kids but if its long-term maybe ask the employer what the chances are of bringing your family over at some point.
Administrator Batard Posted March 9, 2021 Author Administrator Posted March 9, 2021 13 hours ago, Toinho said: Yeah did 3 years overseas. Pay was nothing compared to Australian salaries but wouldn’t change their experience for the world. However, I didn’t have any responsibilities back home. Your situation sounds tough @Batard - could they move with you?? The Stepson is in secondary/high school, it doesn't feel fair to move him to the UAE. Private schooling would be covered as part of any employment relocation, but I can't help feel it is not my place to make that decision for him. His father might be a colossal tosser, but that would be unfair on him.
Dr. Gonzo Posted March 9, 2021 Posted March 9, 2021 Yeah, I would... ... I’ve been doing it for a while. It’s been pretty good to me so far, although there’s times where I experience extreme homesickness for sure. It was easier for me to move than it would be if I had kids already. Or if I had a wife that didn’t want to move. But I was single and childless. Now I’m married and childless and my issue now is my escape strategy has changed as I’m now with someone who’s less inclined to leave where I’ve moved to.
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