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Yes, he left just a couple weeks ago to work in the States. We've been having a tough time financially, and this ended up being the best (of two) overseas options for work. It's been really hard for him to find work here and with caring for the girls, I'm limited in how much I can do.

It sounds like you might be living in Malaysia to take advantage of the lower cost of living. It is really expensive in the United States.