Have you ever looked back on a big decision, and realised that you did the right thing, even after all this time?

In this episode, I spoke with Wade Loehmer, who moved to Dubai with his wife when she was six months pregnant. Three kids later, and Wade and his family are celebrating ten years in this vibrant city. Initially sparked by a work opportunity and familial ties to the United Arab Emirates, he took a chance and hasn’t looked back.

We spoke about what it’s like to live in a place that’s so different from virtually anywhere else in the world. Hearing about the adventures and adjustments that come with raising three children in a foreign land was both insightful and heartening. The challenges were certainly there, but so were the opportunities, and Wade shared some solid advice for those considering a similar path.

Join me as we journey through his story together, and perhaps you’ll be encouraged to take a similar (big) step!

“We all know we have to leave at some point and I think that's the difficulty in the UAE … everyone has to leave [because] there's no real retirement facilities available to an expat.” - Wade Loehmer

00:00 Introduction

04:04 Building a South African construction company

06:52 Following investment and rental trends

10:55 Challenges of emigrating

13:43 Longing for South Africa

19:00 Safe community for expats

20:54 Cycling and running

23:41 Hope for change in South Africa

27:57 Starting small in financial management

This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:

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