I have worked 12 years in United Arab Emirates. I enjoy my time, but of course miss my family and my home country. However, i need to do this for monetray rewards. I also try not to live with expats but rather the local community, which i much prefer. Glad to see others people talking of sacrafice, its not always easy like people back home say.I believe that while a man is not married, he can go to work and make his fortune...because when he has a wife and children - it is difficult and physically and emotionally for everyone.If you are that emotional, then you need to decide where your priority lies. There are two choices - either you can earn good salary by staying away from your family, or you can earn a low salary by living with your family. You need to make the decision. In life, you will never get all the things that you need. You need to learn on how to adjust with whatever you get.