Hi All, we are considering our private's hybrid start in fall (should it actually happen) but we have the option to go fully remote at any time. Once DC has 'bonded' with his new teachers and classmates, we are considering a move in October to Europe until next summer. DH and I work remotely. DH and DC and I have EU passports from Ireland but are not really interested in living there. We don't have a limitless budget but we're adventurous and well traveled and between the three of us we speak several European languages. Obviously want to rule out Spain and Italy hotspots and go somewhere safe and COVID compliant within the EU. What would be your top choices?
What are you looking for? An extended holiday? Work? And why wait till your child has "bonded" only to then have him plucked out of a familiar situation? What are you trying to achieve with that?
Everyone knows we will go remote at some point in Y2020-2021. Our DC loves remote and prefers it over in person. He has ADHD so in March 2020 onward he did incredibly well academically and still had plenty of social interaction with cousins.
@anonymous But then why put him in class first only to then take him out again? In your case, I'd opt for remote from the start. How old is he?
We work remotely as stated in OP so no we are not "looking" for "work." We're looking for a lifestyle of skiing and hiking in a safe country.
How old is DC? If young, I would enroll DC at the public school in the foreign country. It's not going to be fun for him/her to sit on a computer all day and then not know any kids in your host country. I personally would go to Germany.
He loves his SN school for learning disabilities. We won't leave it. He also loves remote - it's just what it is. Not for most kids I know. I think you're right about Germany.
@anonymous are you ok with him being really out of sync time wise?
@Anon yeah he'll be like 6 hours ahead
I wonder about the time change.
Italy used to be hotspot - but it isn't anymore. Not for months. Unlike the US.
Yes but if you want to be near good hospitals in case of a surge, I wouldn't rely on Italy's they are in recovery and modernization mode.
I would consider Germany or Austria. That said are you ok for you and DC working on NY schedule? DC and I have the EU passport and I considered it but not sure about the time zone situation. I frequently work until 7pm or later which would be 1am in Europe and not sure that’s sustainable long term.
DH and I can work on any time zone and DC's school ends at what would be 9 p.m. in Western Europe and DC is a night owl.
I honestly wouldn’t do it. I am European myself and don’t just hold an EU passport but also spent half my life there. I wouldn’t want to deal with the stresses of moving and setting up a life in a new country. You can ski and hike in a small town in Vermont too. This isn’t the time for an advanced. covid can turn ugly very quickly in Europe as well. it was pretty bad there in March and April.