I'm now on my third consecutive overseas tour and I've found them same issues with each subsequent move; the packages are getting smaller and smaller with more costs falling to the family budget.
I'm prepared to accept that as the lifestyle is worth it but that shouldn't have to be the case. I suspect, from conversations with deskies and colleagues that the only reason I have managed to get these tours is that no-one else wants them. Whether that is down to the personal costs, I am not sure but it may be a significant factor.
Usual caveat inserted about also deploying on ops etc etc, in case anyone starts slinging the poo. Banter welcome though.
Twon