So here is my dilemma:
- based in the UK
- opportunity for lateral internal move (culture&engagement) or stay where I am (reward). I am mid level IC struggling to progress due to flat structure so considering lateral move then hopefully up from there.
- 2 primary aged children, currently have flexibility in current/new role too
- Husband just got accepted on a international rotation which means I will be single parent for the short term.

What to do? Go with the unknown or coast comfortably?

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As a diplomat kid: take your kids with you, international exposure is invaluable - I don't regret it.

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Youngest is 7, oldest is 10. Found out the placement will be Japan for the first 12 months. It will be tough either way!

We are currently in the UK so a bit further afield than we anticipated but it is such an exciting opportunity to for my hubby to experience the amazing culture there, waiting to find out expat info but the offer is currently to support hubby relocation as its one year.

Hello fellow UK fish, is there a way you could do both? Maybe international or home schooling? Thrive in your career and also get a nanny? Do something else on the side and build that up if you fancy entrepreneurship? The possibility is limitless, but the question is, what do you want to do? Once you know that, reverse engineer on how to get there. I do career coaching on the side and happy to do a 15 minutes brainstorming. If you want to do that, drop me a DM.

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Youngest is 7, oldest is 10. Found out the placement will be Japan for the first 12 months.

We are currently in the UK so a bit further afield than we anticipated but it is such an exciting opportunity to for my hubby to experience the amazing culture there, waiting to find out expat info but the offer is currently to support hubby relocation as its one year.

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This is my first post here so hoping to get some honest views!

I should also add I have flexibility to work internationally for up to 12 weeks in rolling period so can join husband for part the year but trying not to disrupt the kids lives as its 1yr +1yr assignment so with hybrid juggling we are hoping to make it work.

The question here is more around is it the right time for me? Should it be a choice of which one of us gets to thrive right now (he is the breadwinner)? Or do I need to make peace with it and do what is best for my family and not my career right now?!

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