Yep, if you can afford to do so, then stick to the Defence area…and yes, you’re not the only one who feels this way. I don’t think it’s quite as difficult if you have extended family living abroad with you, but in my parents case, they are all in Pakistan. It funny because my parents said there was always a reason why they couldn’t leave. First that we were too young and would probably fall ill over there. Then it was schooling, A-levels, then University and now, it’s marriage and ensuring my Brothers and I are married before they leave. So you see, they spent their whole lives worrying about us and our future and now I just want them to think about themselves for a change.