Opinions: Stay in the West for a few more years to get more experience and passport, or move to ME to be closer to somewhat elderly parents (who would much prefer life there than in the West) ?

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(Parents are telling me to stay, both for better career growth and nationality, but will mean at least 3 more years of distance and my guilt is growing - Islamically parents hold an incredibly high station)

What company do you work for? In general ME is ramping up like crazy and you wouldn't have to sacrifice career growth.

Boutique consultancy in London. Great place to work, growing a lot and good pay. But folks are in the Gulf and much happier there (don’t blame them)

Where do you want to retire? If it's not in the West, I don't really see a huge advantage in gaining a passport

The funny thing is, if I want to retire in the ME it’ll be easier with a western passport than my current one. And I was born in Kuwait. Go figure… Really love the region and have Arab friends, but as a Pakistani you’re a second class citizen at best (even with experience and qualifications)

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How much longer would you have to stay for your British passport? If it’s a couple of years, stay and prioritize visiting family as often as you can. A 🇬🇧 passport is helpful long term, but I totally get if it’s not worth sacrificing quality time with your parents.

Can I ask what you’re feeling guilty about?

@OP, I’d like to volunteer as tribute 👀

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