<prompt> Human: I work at a US based company and was offered a career changing opportunity in Germany. The role would last 1-2 years and would involve preparing the newly acquired company for a move to the US. My wife and I are seriously considering uprooting for a year or two and taking the job. Theyve committed to paying for housing and a car during our stay, they also will be increasing my pay. However, my wife would be quitting her engineering salary job to come with me. We are young and think that the experiences that come with a year abroad may be worth the household income cut. Have any of you had a similar experience? What are some things I should be aware of before I go? How do visas work for myself and my wife? Would she be able to find work in Germany as a US citizen? Are there any really important questions I should be asking my company now? Things that MUST be included in the contract? Any and all information you could provide me would be extremely helpful.  <response>: Speaking as a 27 yo dude who has lived abroad for a stint, absolutely do it. There is never a better time than before you have kids, mortgage, grandkids, deep settled roots. It will never be easier than right now. Do it.This is the opportunity of a lifetime. 