Also an expat and have faced similar guilt of wanting to give up and still do multiple times. All the same reasons - missing family and friends + seasonal depression on one hand however also wanting better paid opportunities and lifestyle overall. So wanted to say - you aren’t alone :)
To be honest, there isn’t a right answer and thank god for that. I feel whichever place you choose home or abroad, the mind always finds reasons to justify it and also regret it. It is never ideal or perfect.
Which is why there is absolutely no problem in deciding to go back home after trying everything. It isn’t giving up, it’s choosing family, friends, warmth, most importantly your mental health and so on so forth.
On the aspect of losing the opportunity to go abroad - you decision to go back home need not be permanent and am sure opportunities will come again! Good luck!
Also an expat and have faced similar guilt of wanting to give up and still do multiple times. All the same reasons - missing family and friends + seasonal depression on one hand however also wanting better paid opportunities and lifestyle overall. So wanted to say - you aren’t alone :)
To be honest, there isn’t a right answer and thank god for that. I feel whichever place you choose home or abroad, the mind always finds reasons to justify it and also regret it. It is never ideal or perfect.
Which is why there is absolutely no problem in deciding to go back home after trying everything. It isn’t giving up, it’s choosing family, friends, warmth, most importantly your mental health and so on so forth. On the aspect of losing the opportunity to go abroad - you decision to go back home need not be permanent and am sure opportunities will come again! Good luck!