lipsticktaser
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Little update, he got offered a job here with a hike in salary. Not as much as going abroad but significant enough that we decided the move wasn't worth it.
So he's staying put!
So he's staying put!
My advice... Go with himhey,
My husband has been asked to apply for a job in the UAE. It would mean significantly more money. Initially it would be a 12month contact, so my daughter and I would stay here.
He’d like to do three years, and effectively pay off the house (only lived in a year). To do this he thinks it is best if he stays there on his own and lives frugally.
Does anyone have any experience of partners living abroad?
Is it doable?
We have a great relationship. I just think we’d miss him terribly.
I’m just trying to figure out if the positives outweigh the negatives.
In my mind I’m like, take it year by year(if he’s successful that is) and there is really nothing stoping us going over if he got a permanent contract.
Sorry rambling comment. My mind goes straight to the end product and I’m just trying to logically think through what this decision could look like for us.
I've never heard this before, my understanding is if you are not a UK resident then money earnt working abroad is not taxable.I maybe wrong, but don’t you have to workout there for 3 years to benefit from the no tax element? Otherwise you just have to pay the tax back ?. I am only saying this, as I have a few friends out there and they all say they have to do 3 year min, to benefit.