Reply to How do you do it all?!

Forum Index » General Parenting Discussion

Reply to "How do you do it all?! "

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a question for OP (sorry to make this about me)-

I have an opportunity to take a GS-15 level role in the foreign service. It would entail moving to a country where it would be inexpensive to hire help.

But the job is much more demanding than probably any job I’ve ever had.

I’m trying to figure out if my flexible job with zero help here in the US is better than an intense job but where we could literally have full time help. If we end up doing it I intend to have a full time nanny, weekend nanny, and housekeeper/cook. I will outsource every possible thing I can so I can focus on my kids and work exclusively.

I’m a DW and my husband is useless (ADHD/depression/autism/low T) so no matter where we live or what job I have, I’ll be running the household.

I’m leaning towards the overseas job because I wonder if it would help my resentment towards DH, because it would be less obvious to me how little he does if we are outsourcing everything.
[/quote]

Hi OP here. You would definitely be better off with the overseas job. You could hire a nanny or two and have way more help than in DC, even with a super demanding job. I see single people with kids do it all the time. Many FSOs are unmarried but have young dependents. You can do it and should! Your DH may also enjoy the experience out of the DC bubble and find himself feeling better. It is worth a shot. Good luck! [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics