Hi, my DH has been offered a job in Singapore, just today so it's early days, but I'm well into panic mode. If anyone has any experiences to share or can offer advice then I'd be hugely grateful.
It's an internal job thing so there was no salary advertised, but we would go from the uk and be put on a local contract. They make sure they have the right person for the job and then the negotiation begins.
We live a comfortable life in the uk. We have four children, a six bed house, two cars, etc.
The eldest two will be at grammar school from Sept (yr7&9), no3 will be year 6 and hopefully following them in a year and no4 will start reception.
So I'm not overly motivated to move from that perspective as life is good. We have however done a 3 year stint in Europe before when we just had 3 children and loved it. And the thought of exploring a new country again sounds tempting.
So for me that boils down to the right package. I realise it can be as long as a piece of string but I'd like to lead a decent expat life style and education is expensive!
Is there anything that's a must to have in a package?
Is there a ball park figure that you personally would say, no, it isn't worth it?
What's your experience of monthly outgoing for a large family?
Some posts I've read suggest it's v expensive and not needed - others that a car is a must?
Do people really have a live in help? Would I be odd if I didn't?
This is probably a long and slightly rambling post but I appreciate you taking the time to read it
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SweetieBumMum · 24/06/2016 20:06
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