DH and I are Australian but have lived in London for the last 10 years. We now have three young children - 5, 3 and 1. We're ready for a move and DH has been interviewing for a new role. We'd been considering SE Asia and Australia. DH has received a great offer for a Melbourne role and is interviewing this week for a Tokyo role.
A move to Melbourne would be a forever move. We have family and friends there, we know it, it's a great city, it's a safe, sensible choice.
But we are very tempted by the idea of a Japanese adventure. It would probably be more like a five year move and we'd be likely signing up for an expat life from here on. Probably not the sensible choice but I'm having trouble closing the door on the idea of more travel, more living away from Australia.
I would be a SAHM but could probably be able to work in both places. Melbourne would be easier for me career-wise, as I have worked there previously.
Am interested in hearing any general views on being an expat family, living in Tokyo, anyone made a similar decision? Are we being selfish, wanting adventure when the kids would do better with stability? Is living in Tokyo with three young kids totally insane??
Sorry for the epic post and thanks in advance for any thoughts!
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TakeMeUpNorthMountain · 01/02/2015 20:03
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