Originally Posted by
haughtney1
why would I want to keep at it till im 65 when by the time im 50 in the overseas world I'll have enough to retire.
Perhaps because you might enjoy it? Perhaps because living in your home country gives you intangible, non-monetary benefits that are often not replaceable in your expat residence?
I'm very thankful I don't view my job as a financial means to a finishing line in a race that I want to end as quickly as possible.
Call me strange...but I actually really enjoy going to work. I manage to keep a decent work/life balance and I think there will probably be a fair bit of disappointment when I do have to hang up the wings one day.
I worked overseas for a decade but really enjoy being home again despite the lower salary.
Horses for courses...
PG