Jayne ,'Objects In Space'
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Okay, so mr. flea has a job interview in Dublin on June 1. For me to go and us to make a week's vacation of it will be about $1500-2000 (I guess depending on how much we eat). My mother is willing to come down and stay with the kids. Should I go?
Pro: week in Dublin with husband and no kids. Con: Other things I could do with $2000, like pay the mortgage if he doesn't end up getting the job.
Should I go?
Absolutely! A) Trip to Ireland with just your husband! How often is that going to happen? Approximately never until your kids go to college. B) What if he gets offered the job and accepts it and you didn't get a good look see?
Well, for B) I would just ask Jars. (And my other friend from Dublin.)
Yeah, you should go. That way if nothing comes of the job, you got an amazing trip to visit a beautiful place, just you and your husband. And you'll be able to offer him support and feedback while he's in the interview process. Also you can bring me back some good Irish tea.
And if he gets the job, you'll be able to settle your planning mind a little bit better by being able to picture what you're headed into. You can also do some hands-on reconnaissance as far as schools and houses go, stuff that you wouldn't be able to get satisfactory answers from mr. flea. Well, I wouldn't be able to get satisfactory answers from the SO, anyway.
I vote go to Dublin. A week without kids! Think of it! Going to Dublin is just bonus.
You all are clearly not as cheap as me.
I'm pretty cheap, but if my spouse were seriously looking at a job in another country, I'd want to go there first. Maybe the area will click for you or maybe you'll hate it. And that's a pretty big risk to take when you don't have to.
flea, ask a financial adviser if any portion of the costs can be deemed a business expense. Maybe not, but it's worth inquiry.
I'm pretty cheap, but if my spouse were seriously looking at a job in another country, I'd want to go there first. Maybe the area will click for you or maybe you'll hate it. And that's a pretty big risk to take when you don't have to.
Yeah, that. Also: A week in Dublin for two for $2000! It's a bargain.