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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]

"give your children an international experience"??

The kids are 2 and 5 - what are they going to get out of an international experience other than sitting on airplanes watching cartoons? You really think a 2 yo and a 5 yo are going to gain some great insights? I think you have taken too many regional studies courses at your SLAC.[/quote]

A couple of weeks on the beach in Thailand would be a lovely experience. They can do it when dh gets time off. Op, sometimes you can say no to such opportunities and there would be no immediate negative consequence, but it may be something that others take note off and can come back in form of missed promotion (e.g. for lack of this experience) or future such opportunities, etc. you dh knows best what are the career ramifications of accepting or refusing this opportunity. The thing about these things is that they sometimes open other doors and opportunities.

It is tough to be on your own, but you can find help especially if your parents are around and ready to help. Can you move in with them for the time being? Can your mom be more hands on help? Can you hire someone part time for 5 months to help you? [/quote]

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