Hello, hoping some of you can add something to my dilemma.
We live in Asia, have done for quite a few years.
Last year, DH sat down and said that we should go home to UK. Financially, we'll be better off.
So I handed in my resignation, closed my bank account, paid my taxes, said goodbye to friends, sold almost all of the furniture, did a massive clear out, took DS out of school, packed a suitcase, paid for flights for DS and myself and went home for a summer holiday and waited for the tenants to vacate our home.
DH stayed in Asia to see out the end of the tenancy. He then was offered a new contract. He took it and DS and I came back to Asia. DS back in school, I got a few hours at work back. We've been living out of suitcases and there are packing boxes all stacked up round the house.
2020 was always our exit date.
I can feel DH swithering. He's scared to leave. I would like to go home. I mentally prepared myself to go back last year, albeit at warp speed. We then had to turn around and come back.
DS and I are tired of this. We want our home, our car and a dog. Our home needs work, and I'd rather be in it, enjoying it. Because I'll have to pay for all the upgrades. Nearly all friends have moved on so social life isn't keeping us here.
I know DH is worried about having to put DS into a state school, but TBH I'm not that impressed with the international school he's gone back to. And I know DH wants to be able to keep his family financially stable. He's just not quite able to leave with no guarantees. I'm a bit less frightened. DS also heading into GCSE territory.
So, WWYD? Stay and support or put your foot down and leave?
Thanks!
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citychick · 20/01/2020 01:43
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