Sorry, I've had to NC for this as I don't want to out myself.
I'm a failed expat - after living overseas for a number of years I have now left 2 expat postings after a few months, taking kids back to UK with me, leaving DH working away.
Current position was supposed to be long-term and we were going to rejoin DH in the summer. Now his employer has decided that all international staff will be on obligatory rotation, with no say in the process of deciding where the next posting will be, when your time in one place is up you have to go to the next place. Refuse and you will be terminated, no negotiation.
I am not well travelled (in spite of living overseas for 10 years in the past), and therefore do not have such a high tolerance of places where I would be prepared to go (could be any country in the world, most likely developing).
DH would have to keep rotating for a minimum of around 6 years probably more before being allowed to no longer rotate and hopefully getting a European posting. We have a very large family with children ranging from teenager to toddler.
What would you do in this situation? Stay in the UK until rotation is done and accept seeing DH for only 6 weeks a year? Follow him and hope for the best?
Any constructive advice or suggestions gratefully received! Thanks.
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Whether you're considering emigrating or an expat abroad, you'll find likeminds on this forum.
Living overseas
Failed expat - advice on future, what decisions to make please
17 replies
FailedExpat · 12/03/2015 09:48
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.