Right now I have conflicting emotions. To make long story short, I have been away from my home country and parents for around 15 years now, basically to get my education. Now, I have the chance to work abroad, and get a decent life where there is freedom, quality life, security, ... etc. On the other hand, my parents are implying their wish that I come back. I want to be around them, but at the same time, I want my life to be better. Is it selfish of me to think this way?

These days I spend my time thinking a lot between these two options, and even cry because both decisions are difficult for me. My parents sacrificed a lot for me to get my education, and they have made my life easier, yet I'm looking for a better opportunities. I'm afraid to make a decision that I will deeply regret in the future.

Has anyone been in a similar situation, where there is a conflict between family and work or something similar?

For those who have children but they don't live around you or close to you, how do you feel about that, namely, your children are far away from you?