i left my cat alone for 2 weeks at a time (as i work offshore), myself & my partner at the time split up, she moved out with one of the cats and i kept Cleo, my mum & dad came in to feed her & clean out the litter tray everyday and generally to see if she was ok, she slept a lot. she also had a cat flap to in & out as she pleased, this went on for over 2 years until my next partner moved in, we didn't notice any difference in her mood/wellbeing

I feel the op has been jumped on a bit here. She is trying to help a cat in what she feels is the best way and everybody has replied very negatively. If she is working overseas she may not have the luxury of someone being able to pop in every day to care for the cat, or if the cat has to be moved somewhere else everytime this could be stressful for it. Screamer, you have stated that your cat was left alone for 2 weeks at a time and was fine, but that is certainly not the case for all cats. When we go away I know my cats miss me, particularly one. By about the 3rd day he goes and sits outside my neighbours back door waiting for them to come out to give him some attention. It makes me feel really guilty when I come home and they tell me this. I know he's not happy being left.