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Shiny_Rock
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[quote="justginger|1382530854|3542841"
What is the solution? I honestly don't know. My plan at this point is to keep doing what I'm doing down here, and make sure to set aside a very good amount of savings. In the case I am needed, DH and I will then be in a position that we could afford for me to quit my job and return to the States for as long as necessary. We're very seriously entertaining the idea of buying an investment property there in the next 5 years, when our house here is paid off. Perhaps that is something you could discuss with your husband? Keep living life down here, visiting Ireland once a year or so, and then making sure you have sufficient savings for him to go back if really NEEDED. Sometimes just knowing that it's a possibility, if really needed, is enough to provide comfort and security to the person who is far away from family.[/quote]
Just ginger thanks for posting your situation. From my perspective that's not a bad option given that his parents have no current health concerns but are just elderly. I think financially we could swing it so one of us takes a few months off work when the time comes and the other does a lengthy visit(s). However I don't think even if DH agreed that it would satisfy MIL and stop her pressure. I hope you and your husband are able to remain on the same page and your parents continue to be healthy so you don't have to change anything anytime soon.
What is the solution? I honestly don't know. My plan at this point is to keep doing what I'm doing down here, and make sure to set aside a very good amount of savings. In the case I am needed, DH and I will then be in a position that we could afford for me to quit my job and return to the States for as long as necessary. We're very seriously entertaining the idea of buying an investment property there in the next 5 years, when our house here is paid off. Perhaps that is something you could discuss with your husband? Keep living life down here, visiting Ireland once a year or so, and then making sure you have sufficient savings for him to go back if really NEEDED. Sometimes just knowing that it's a possibility, if really needed, is enough to provide comfort and security to the person who is far away from family.[/quote]
Just ginger thanks for posting your situation. From my perspective that's not a bad option given that his parents have no current health concerns but are just elderly. I think financially we could swing it so one of us takes a few months off work when the time comes and the other does a lengthy visit(s). However I don't think even if DH agreed that it would satisfy MIL and stop her pressure. I hope you and your husband are able to remain on the same page and your parents continue to be healthy so you don't have to change anything anytime soon.