I would defer in this opinion. There is a different feel in rising our own kids and grand kids. When we rise our kids, we would 've lot of responsibilities and fear of future that we would 've not enjoyed to the fullest When it is grand kids, we can just enjoy with them, as we have lived our lives and just be with them as kids. And engaging in bringing up grand kids there are two benefits 1. The kids learn a lot from them which parents can t influence 2. Elders can use their time instead of getting bored with their routine concentrating only on them
Sure.. Again as I mentioned in the post, its just MHO. In the case of OP if the SWOT works for everyone, going for it is fine which she has already decided for. The post was more for other people who may be in similar dilemma currently or will be in the future. Nothing else to add here. To each his own
@SGBV - Since you have considered all possible angles to the dilemma and have arrived at a conclusion I'm guessing it's the right decision for you. Here's wishing you all the best in your new job and much success as you take your career to new heights.
"International career" "Peer pressure" "the kid" "loser" "luxuries" I don't know. I realize I've cherry picked your opening post. In any case, good luck.