Leaving my 17 year old to work abroad

[Tola39321]

So...
I am a single mother of 2. I have a 17 year old son and 3 year old daughter. Both of my children's birthdays are next month.
We live in London. I have been doing very well in
profession and for the past 4 years I have provided my children with luxuries that most could only dream of.
I decided to invest a big chunk of money in the summer (which is doing well btw) but I cannot touch my profits for another year.
Long story short, I am broke! :( I have found it so difficult to find another contract and I have bills coming out of my ears. I have recently been offered an amazing contract in the middle East. Free accommodation, free schooling for my youngest child and an amazing salary. The contract is for 6 months and I can extend the contract if I desire.
My only reservation is leaving my DS behind. He is quite upset about me leaving him in the UK. He will be staying with his father. I have explained to him that with the money I am able to save, I can ensure he has everything he needs for university in September and My DD can go to private school. I feel retched about leaving him but I feel I have no choice. I will see DS every 6 weeks when I fly him out to the middle east or when I fly back to the UK. Nothing I do or say seems to cheer him up. Help!

@LondonWolf

I've spent a lot of time in the ME. I would totally do this and I really wouldn't be surprised if your son is actually happy about it once he's been out for a few visits and seen what a great life it can be. Anyway you could get him out there pretty soon after the move? So he feels part of it too?

I did :) He loves it here.🤣 He came near the end of Feb and stayed 10 days. He left on the 4th March and will be back 4th April. He so excited!!

What lovely updates.

@liveforsummer

He's going to live with his dad. He"ll be fine! Yes, he will miss you but sometimes we have to go where the work is. It's only 6 months.

How can you assume that, you have no idea what the relationship is like with the dad. Not great by the sounds of it as he didn't bat an eye lid when dad was planning to work aboard and is clearly unhappy a not being left with him. Also it's not quite as straightforward as on another post OP states he (or she) will live between dad and auntie

Their relationship is great!

Cudda, shudda, wudda. Why ask about things that can't be changed? *Rolls eyes