But two years of, say teaching English classes, or three weeks digging ditches won't convince an employer that you are ready for the world of international finance. What will help, in addition to your internatioanl experience, may be your volunteer work as a budget officer for your local food bank or as a financial counselor in a community consumer credit organization. This may open the way to an internship with a larger non-profit organization or government financial institution such as the World Bank. Sure, my spouse and kids will have some adjusting to do, but once we're all moved in, they'll love it. They may, and they may not.
Adjustment is a very personal matter.
International career place great demands on the nuclear and extended family. Although some people underestimate the challenges of an international career for a family, some families find an international experience unifying. Cultural and linguistic barriers often bring family members closer together. On the other hand, living abroad can be stressful and uncomfortable for some. A great deal of sacrifice and flexibility are necessary for a valuable international experience.