Hi, mulling over an offer that is currently in the early stages of discussion with my company.
I work for a US multinational and I have been asked would I consider relocating over there (Boston) for 2/3 years.
Salient facts:
Just looking for any advice, opinions especially from anyone who has done this recently. I am very open to a couple of years abroad, as is my wife.
Especially:
I work for a US multinational and I have been asked would I consider relocating over there (Boston) for 2/3 years.
Salient facts:
- Current salary = ~160k + usual benefits
- Wife's salary = 82k (public sector). Her qualifications would not be recognised in the US. Likely she wouldn't work.
- We own a house worth ~800k in Dublin. Remaining mortgage is 230k. We are planning a large modernisation and retrofit that will likely cost 250-300k. We have 200k put aside to cover the bulk of this.
- My pension is worth ~650k.
- My wife has a PS pension.
- Childrens ages: 15, 13, 10. They are fairly normal as kids go!
- One dog!
- Our ages: 47, 49
Just looking for any advice, opinions especially from anyone who has done this recently. I am very open to a couple of years abroad, as is my wife.
Especially:
- Schools - how do kids adjust to a US school curriculum and then readjust coming back.
- Negotiating a relocation package. Tips/advice from anyone who has successfully done so.
- Moving to the Boston area specifically. Where to stay for schools especially but also other factors.
- Any other tips and advice....