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I am from one European country and lived in 2 other  European countries for 4-5 years each. At the time borders were not open and they really operated as completely different countries.

I don't remember much from the first, that I left at 7, but my fondest childhood memories come from the second, where I lived from 7-12. I picked up permanent cultural, culinary and literary tastes from that country.

I've actually spent more time here in the US that in my home country now, which feels so strange. However, my multiculturalism has made me very adaptable and flexible. It is easy for me to understand multiple points of view, particularly when they stem from national differences.

I would say that the disadvantages are on the trailing spouse side: my mother could not work, and had the difficult task of leaving family and friends, and trying to make new friends at a time in her life when it was not easy for her. 
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Yes. I would be the trailing spouse. I am very worried about that.[/quote]

PP from above who lived in Austria.  We moved for my job and DH couldn’t work there so he did a post-doc fellowship at the university and was able to earn more with it once we came home.  Would another degree or certification help your career, OP?  [/quote]

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