Life's dilemma
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So I may have this what I would call an opportunity of a lifetime to head a project. The basic salary alone would dwarf anything i have earned so far in my life put together plus a chance at bonuses and in 3-5 years I could retire still in my thirties. This is all still just a chance, but I need to give the would be employer an answer in two weeks time.
The problem is, it's abroad and I would have to spend at least 50% of my time there. My wife does not even want to listen long enough to hear the above...
The alternative. Made redundant end of July with a 100 others, enough savings to last me till Feb 2013 and interviews are few and far between with another 99 "competitors" looking fo the same job...
The problem is, it's abroad and I would have to spend at least 50% of my time there. My wife does not even want to listen long enough to hear the above...
The alternative. Made redundant end of July with a 100 others, enough savings to last me till Feb 2013 and interviews are few and far between with another 99 "competitors" looking fo the same job...
I'd be inclined to try and talk wifey round - what's three years of over-seas complications when weighed against retirement in three-five years?!
What are her reasons for not listening/not wanting it?
It seems like a dead-cert that you'd regret not going. Especially in 6 years time... "I could be retired by now. <stabs wife in face>"
What are her reasons for not listening/not wanting it?
It seems like a dead-cert that you'd regret not going. Especially in 6 years time... "I could be retired by now. <stabs wife in face>"
isee said:
So I may have this what I would call an opportunity of a lifetime to head a project. The basic salary alone would dwarf anything i have earned so far in my life put together plus a chance at bonuses and in 3-5 years I could retire still in my thirties. This is all still just a chance, but I need to give the would be employer an answer in two weeks time.
The problem is, it's abroad and I would have to spend at least 50% of my time there. My wife does not even want to listen long enough to hear the above...
The alternative. Made redundant end of July with a 100 others, enough savings to last me till Feb 2013 and interviews are few and far between with another 99 "competitors" looking fo the same job...
If you only have enough savings to last you 6 months out of work, how can you possibly retire after 3-5 years in this new job? The problem is, it's abroad and I would have to spend at least 50% of my time there. My wife does not even want to listen long enough to hear the above...
The alternative. Made redundant end of July with a 100 others, enough savings to last me till Feb 2013 and interviews are few and far between with another 99 "competitors" looking fo the same job...
This doesn't seem to stack up.... they must be offering you massive multiples of what you're on right now. So much so that it was crazy to even make this thread, you should already have said yes and filed for divorce.
Friend of mine is currently in a similar situtation. He wants to work abroad for about 2 years tops, clear his mortgage and then work 3 days a week and retire early, his missus is having none of it, even thou she agrees with his long term plans for their future......
Strange breed.
Oh and ill tell you what ive told him. GO!!!!
Strange breed.
Oh and ill tell you what ive told him. GO!!!!
Rushmore said:
About the "lifetime opportunity"...
...are you sure you will get that kind of return? Or is it possible that the employer is using that as a bait?
This....are you sure you will get that kind of return? Or is it possible that the employer is using that as a bait?
OP you have already recognised the market for whatever you do is very competitive, and you're not getting many interviews.
With no offence intended, you do have to wonder why they would pay so hoghly in a saturated market, and why ghey would target you ehen others wont give you an interview.
J3PTF said:
Rushmore said:
About the "lifetime opportunity"...
...are you sure you will get that kind of return? Or is it possible that the employer is using that as a bait?
This....are you sure you will get that kind of return? Or is it possible that the employer is using that as a bait?
OP you have already recognised the market for whatever you do is very competitive, and you're not getting many interviews.
With no offence intended, you do have to wonder why they would pay so hoghly in a saturated market, and why ghey would target you ehen others wont give you an interview.
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