Moving abroad with a baby alone - has anyone done it?
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@Kat yes I think she will love it there. I just stress a lot about managing work and being a single mum and balancing it all but I know these are things some women think about all the time regardless of where they are in the world. It’s just the fear of being in a new space and maybe experiencing something terrible and being alll alone with a child. But trying to stay positive!!! Thank you!
I havent got experience of this but I had a nanny in this country and it was great. I love my mum loads, she worked hard for us and the time we spent together was amazing and I loved my nanny too. Living in another country is great for a world view and learning another language is great for any human. Go, and enjoy! If it's not working you can always move back. X
@Ayesha don't be ridiculous
Idk what country you are moving from, but I'm in the UK and childcare here is insanely expensive. If you are here you will be working just to cover your bills. I love the idea of a nanny, someone who can devote their time to your child instead of a nursery, and at 2.5 your kiddo will probably be communicating pretty well, plus you can get cameras installed if you are worried. Knowing a couple of people is a great way to start, and I'm sure you'll meet more through them/ through work. Good luck girl! 🙏
If you don’t have support where you are and you’re not taking your child away from people they love then do it! Don’t know what hours you’ll be working but it’s not like you’ll never see your child and you have to work. Plus sounds like you’ll be a lot happier which in return will make you a much better parent.
This is my conundrum, too. Massively better salary (can actually save and save good!) and opportunities for my child. OK expat community but language & cultural barriers. It would be China, possibly and a Chinese nanny.
It’s worth a try . Try it for a year and see how you get on nothing is permanent you can always move back
Thank you all for your reassuring comments!
@Gillian would you be going alone too?
I have not personally done it as ny first child is still just a bump, but know various people it has worked for and when I was living abroad for a year I babysat for a few single mums or families that had moved there, all of whom enjoyed it and it worked for them. 2.5 is also young enough that the child won't really miss friends etc. from wherever you are now, and will quickly acclimate to the new place/culture. If you love it they probably will too.