For me, the deal would be we ALL go for the six months, or no-one goes. Six months is a HUGE amount of time in a baby's / young child's life, not to mention yours, just when things are about to change so dramatically. Not to mention cost of living here in Canberra is significantly higher then in brisbane, so you may not end up saving as much as you imagine - especially with the cost of two households to maintain (2x food, electricity, gas, fuel, etc).
But that's just me, and the deal I have with DH about work away. No point having money if our marriage and family suffer because I cann't cope on my own.
Thanks ladies, still haven't quite got my head around it all, I haven't been able to come to a conclusion on where my depression comes from, I'm guessing a range of things but I don't tend to stress about money so not really that.
Help we are talking about is a Au Pair or a Nanny, but we really like the interactions Ethan gets at daycare so not entirely sure yet. We have just taken on someone to help out with housework once a week.
I like the idea of visiting for a week once a month, but we'd need to find out own accommodation for that week as I believe they "flat" while up there (quiet a few contractors) and he would get an home away from home allowance to help cover the costs of living in two places.
I have my mum and sister local here in Brisbane, but they don't really offer the support that I'd feel comfortable with being on my own... however I also wouldn't relocate for a temporary position.
It's hard knowing how much I should look into this until he's been offered a contract of some kind...
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