Looking back at the statement I made, I agree that it doesn't equal the sum of its parts. I guess what I meant was that I am ideally looking for a stable position that I could be happy with long-term (so wouldn't want to go somewhere that i knew was only temporary just for the money) but, worst case scenario, it wouldn't be a tragedy having the Macau job not work out and having to find something else. At least with the Macau job, I know that my kids' education is being covered while I'm there.You are right, though, that I should look into the feasibility of saving anything there on that salary. A lot of this has to do with whether or not I'm happy with their accommodation or if I have to find something else. Would it be inappropriate for me to ask them for photos of the accommodation they provide?