The downside is that
you are now locked into that life, so you need to be pretty sure it's sustainable.

I did a stint overseas for a few years, was exceptionally well paid by local standards - I reckoned it was probably equivalent to 250k/year, big house, boat, pool, all that shit.

When it ended, I (we - wife + 2 kids) moved back to UK, smaller house, rain, less money. Took a while to adjust, and still miss that lifestyle.

I'm not sure whether it wouldn't have been better not to do it.

(edit) I just realised how fucking miserable that looked :D

Of course you should do it, regardless. It was great fun at the time, and I'm sure you're enjoying it. Good luck . . .!
(username failed moderation, Thu 21 Apr 2011, 9:44, 2 replies)

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( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Thu 21 Apr 2011, 10:49, closed)

Did you spend the 250k each year?

( Geoff the Clownfish You know Myra, some people might think you're cute, Thu 21 Apr 2011, 11:01, closed)

He was paid in rupees

(Nanny Pat vote for me, Thu 21 Apr 2011, 11:26, closed)

Zimbabwean dollars.

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Thu 21 Apr 2011, 11:28, closed)