6 reasons for emigrating, temporarily living and working abroad alone

When you have a partner and/or children, there are a number of additional considerations surrounding the decision "to move abroad or not". Of course, the starting point is often to move together with your partner and any children. In some situations, however, partners decide differently.

Some example reasons:

1. the country of destination is not safe (enough) for your partner and/or children. You will have to weigh up whether the country is safe (enough) for you and what risk you are willing to take (together).
2. your expected income is not or not yet calculated for the relocation of a whole family; for example, if you plan to run a bed and breakfast or hotel abroad; you can jointly decide to start up the business alone at first, with your partner continuing to generate income in the Netherlands. Once the business is well established and there is sufficient income to generate, your partner and any children will move.
3. your children are in an important educational phase or there is no good or suitable education to be found at the new destination.
4. your partner has a successful career and has no opportunities to develop it abroad or is unwilling to give it up.
5. other social acceptance: cohabiting or same-sex partners are not considered cohabitants in some countries.
6. the period you go abroad is expected to be of limited duration; for example, when you are posted by an employer. The disadvantages of a temporary move with partner and children outweigh the advantages.

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"My new partner had been active in Germany for years; first as an intern, later as an independent entrepreneur. My love for him was enough for me to take the step; I quit my job and went after him. Exciting, because I had to give up a lot and in the beginning I didn't know what I would get in return. I started working at the local supermarket; sitting at home is not for me. After legalizing my qualifications at the court, a few months later I was able to join the village nursing home as a nurse."

Germany emigrant