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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, children are very young (oldest is only 6) so we are not too concerned about disruption to their lives.  DH isn't sure either, he will likely need to find another job in another company if he does not want to move into international P/L roles in his company.[/quote]

Do you want to leave your job, temporarily or permanently? Do you want to go overseas? Would it be hard for your husband to find another job at another company?

What motivates you here?

I have to say, it doesn't sit well that the assumption is your husband's career really matters and yours is expendable. [/quote]

THIS.

You matter too, even if you aren't pulling in seven figures. The expat community is very sexist in this way. It's very easy to become a SAHM and lady who lunches, but it's not real life. But because almost everyone you will know is also an expat it seems normal.

You don't need to think about what you are going to do five years from now. You need to think about what you are going to be doing twenty years from now. If you stall your career out now what are you going to be doing when you are in your 50's. That's not to say don't do this, but don't do it without a lot of thoughtful consideration about your long-term future.

Also, my willingness to do this would greatly depend on where in the world the job opportunities are.[/quote]

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