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[quote=Anonymous]I think it’s certainly worth considering, OP.  I’m guessing the packages are best in places like China and UAE.  I will say that as an Arabic speaker, it’s a very hard language to learn, especially in a place as diverse as UAE where most of the population is an expat.  Locals tend to keep to themselves.  Most operate in their own bubbles.  Western expats tend to congregate.  Very few expats leave Dubai having learned any Arabic beyond shukran.  A friend currently residing in Dubai with her husband is strongly considering leaving the country because she feels the education (even in private schools) is not rigorous enough.

I have a friend (single mom) who is raising her daughter in China at a very highly regarded private school.  They love it and have been there for a decade now.  Both speak Mandarin pretty well.

I’m not sure of the income threshold for a family but I think you are exempt from taxes on the first 100-120K you earn outside the US.  I’m guessing you won’t exceed that on a teaching salary.  You will still need to file a US tax return.  If you do own, be aware specialized accountants are required and those are expensive.

European countries have extraordinarily high taxes in comparison to the US.  I doubt you would be exempt from local taxes and would likely pay more than you do in the US.

It could be a great experience for your family.  I do agree with others that you likely won’t save much money because you will quite obviously want to experience lots of adventures while abroad.  But then again, there are state departments families who crack the code and save a boatload while overseas.  Perhaps learn about those families and their methods.

Finally be aware that being outside the US will make it financially hard to return.  We moved to Europe six years ago and life in the US is insanely expensive when we come back to visit.  We still own a house that we rent but it would be really hard to re-enter the US housing market with the way prices have increased if we didn’t already own.  Plus we’ve taken a pretty sizable pay cut to leave.

Please keep us informed.  I hope it will work for you too.  In the six years I’ve been gone, I’ve probably one had regret less than a handful of times.  It’s hard but worth it.  [/quote]

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