Back home in Asia, my dad built a successful company. He’s aging and wants me to work under him and eventually take over. The business is doing well and has real potential. Honestly, I think I’d be good at scaling it and building something of my own.
If I moved back, it would help my parents a lot. My dad’s health is declining, and both my grandparents are getting worse too. Me being there would ease the pressure so my parents could focus on their own aging parents.
My wife is firmly against moving. She’s made it very clear she doesn’t want to leave the UK.
I love her, but we already don’t see eye to eye on a lot of things. I’m still young and feel like I could start over if I had to — but I’m scared of hurting her. Part of me even thinks she might be happier long-term with someone who’s more similar to her.
I feel like whichever choice I make, I’m giving up something huge.