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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There has to be some additional compensation for housing, plus a per diem for food and transport. How much is that?

You're only looking at the negatives, OP. Look at the positives. Could you go visit him and give your children an international experience?[/quote]

They will of course cover all of his housing, travel, and meals.  We could possibly visit but I am not really that interested in this as my kids are very young to appreciate an international experience and both DH and I have been to Asia various times.  Not trying to be negative, but this feels like a big ask without much upside.

Does a special bonus sound realistic to ask for?[/quote]

OP, whether or not that is a big ask depends on what the understanding was when he took the job.  If there was always a possibility of travel, then it's not a big ask.  If it is an international company with international projects, and he knew that when he took the job, then it is not a big ask.

You haven't mentioned how your husband feels about it.  Again, a lot depends on the nature of his job and company.   There's nothing saying that he can't ask for a raise or a bonus or some additional compensation, but he needs to decide what he'll do if they say no.  If he asks and they say no and he still goes, in my view, that's worse than not asking and going.   But only your husband can say how likely it is that they'll say no/yes.

If the assignment means possible advancement/promotion down the road, then that in and off itself is the "special bonus."

The other thing you aren't clear on is whether he is being offered this opportunity or told he has to.  It's likely that if this project leads to a step up the ladder, then the company might assume that the offer is not viewed by your husband as a big ask but rather a big opportunity.

Are you and your husband on the same page?  You haven't mentioned any of that.  [/quote]

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