>The idea that a well compensated, educated adult can't survive without an extensive support structure for a few years is questionable. Financially, sure. In

>The idea that a well compensated, educated adult can't survive without an extensive support structure for a few years is questionable. Financially, sure. In terms of mental health and feelings of isolation (especially for the wife, who won't have a high-flying career to distract her/build new contacts in), it's absolutely a problem.