enviable dilemma WWYD?

hiltyn78 · October 2009

(I posted this once a loooooooong time ago but nothing happened.) Anyway, it looks like my husband is going to get transferred to Geneva Switzerland next summer for 6-12 months (They want him longer but his boss doesn't want him gone longer). I am so excited at this prospect. Last year would have been fabulous b/c I loathed my job but now I have a job that is actually good. It's for a tiny co. (20 employees total) so it's not like my role can be held for me (nor would I expect them to... but I'd love it if they did). Would you move w/ your hubby... and then what? Would you stay here in the US and go visit once or twice to keep your job? We don't "need" my income per se for this part of the country but for sanity and financial sake- it's best for all of us that I do have one. I am leaning towards telling my boss as soon as something is firm and just taking the leap and finding a new job when I get back. Curious as to what others would do. I will ask my hubby what he'd do if the roles were reversed.

The only other pitfall I can see is that it'll delay our TTC for #2 even longer which is a little bit of a downer. (Due to the desire to be able to drink delicious wine, I'd rather not be there while pregnant.)

alisonada · October 2009

Wow, how exciting! I would go in a heartbeat. I can totally understand being hesitant to leave a job you like, especially in this job market, but I couldn't pass up an opportunity to live abroad, and I wouldn't want to essentially be a single working parent for 6-12 months. And if you don't NEED your income, it's not like you'll have to find something immediately upon your return or be in dire circumstances. Good luck - post and let us know what happens!

ldcoffel · October 2009

I would go- I wouldn't want to be away from DH that long and it would be an exciting experience. Is there anyway you can work from home/Switzerland? I would tell your boss and tell him how much you would love to come back, but you might have to find something else.

Halo79RN · October 2009

Talk to your boss... maybe they would let you take a leave and hire a temp for that time ??? you never know?

I definitely would not want my dc and me to be without dh for 6-12months. I don't know if you live near family or not... we do not and have not lived in this city for long, so that may skew my opinion. Dh was looking at doing a research assignment in Belgium at one point (before children and it was only 4 months) and I was planning on staying behind and just visiting once or twice. I would have loved to go the entire time, but that was not feasible at the time as he was working on his PhD and I paid the rent.

If it were me, and we could afford it... I'd pack up the kids and go with him.

NicoleWI · October 2009

Absolutely go with him! Without a doubt. There are plenty of other jobs you could find and like, but this is a unique experience that you will want to share. Don't miss the chance to have this time with DH abroad!

JLS0320 · October 2009

I would definitely go with especially if my income was not needed. I wouldn't think being away from DH for 6-12 mos would be good for my marriage or for our son. Plus how amazing would living in Switzerland be??!!

jkp32382 · October 2009

I would go for sure. It sounds like a wonderful experience and I would want to enjoy that with my husband and child. Good luck whatever you do choose.

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