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DJ Happy · 06-27-2006, 07:18 AM

I have a very unique work situation. I live in one country, but I work in another. For 20 days a month I stay in my country of residence and work remotely, but I have to spend 10 days a month in my country of employment. I've been doing this for 18 months so far, and it's really taken its toll on me and my family (I am married with a 3 year old girl). Recently my office underwent some 'restructuring' (change of management, layoffs, downsizing, etc) and during this 'restructuring' I was told that I would have to move to my country of employment so that I could be there 100% of the time. I don't want to do that.

So I've been talking to HQ and they've offered me something in a couple of other countries, but nothing in the country I currently live in. I've also spoken to some other companies in my country of residence and they've also expressed some interest.

I don't know what to do. I have job opportunities in a variety of companies in a variety of countries and the choices are making my head spin. The only thing I know is that I don't want to be in my current job. So here are my options:

1) Stay in the same country I currently live in (that I love) but change companies. The money would be significantly better, but the company is not well established and I would be responsible for changing that - excellent opportunity, but tenuous and not exactly what I've been doing so far;

2) Stay with the same company but move countries. It's a country I wouldn't mind living in, but obviously where I am is still first choice. There would be a smaller pay increase which is necessary as the country is more expensive than the one I currently live in - my wife may actually have to get a job as well, although we should be okay if she doesn't. But I know the company, I know the job, I know the people and I'd be in company HQ.

3) Change both companies and countries - is an option but we'll call that 'Plan C' for now.

Does anyone have any thoughts about any of this, maybe you know of an angle that I haven't considered yet? I know that when people normally ask this kind of question they already know what they want to do and are just seeking confirmation, but I genuinely don't know. All advice gratefully received, thanks.

06-27-2006, 07:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
DJ Happy Psycho	Job Dilemma I have a very unique work situation. I live in one country, but I work in another. For 20 days a month I stay in my country of residence and work remotely, but I have to spend 10 days a month in my country of employment. I've been doing this for 18 months so far, and it's really taken its toll on me and my family (I am married with a 3 year old girl). Recently my office underwent some 'restructuring' (change of management, layoffs, downsizing, etc) and during this 'restructuring' I was told that I would have to move to my country of employment so that I could be there 100% of the time. I don't want to do that. So I've been talking to HQ and they've offered me something in a couple of other countries, but nothing in the country I currently live in. I've also spoken to some other companies in my country of residence and they've also expressed some interest. I don't know what to do. I have job opportunities in a variety of companies in a variety of countries and the choices are making my head spin. The only thing I know is that I don't want to be in my current job. So here are my options: 1) Stay in the same country I currently live in (that I love) but change companies. The money would be significantly better, but the company is not well established and I would be responsible for changing that - excellent opportunity, but tenuous and not exactly what I've been doing so far; 2) Stay with the same company but move countries. It's a country I wouldn't mind living in, but obviously where I am is still first choice. There would be a smaller pay increase which is necessary as the country is more expensive than the one I currently live in - my wife may actually have to get a job as well, although we should be okay if she doesn't. But I know the company, I know the job, I know the people and I'd be in company HQ. 3) Change both companies and countries - is an option but we'll call that 'Plan C' for now. Does anyone have any thoughts about any of this, maybe you know of an angle that I haven't considered yet? I know that when people normally ask this kind of question they already know what they want to do and are just seeking confirmation, but I genuinely don't know. All advice gratefully received, thanks.