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[quote=Anonymous]Honestly I think there are no bad choices here. Your kid is 3, so moving twice and changing schools when 6 is not that big a deal. Having grandparents nearby during these years can be great (although, easier to see them if they don't work). Also your DH can teach, and presumably the cost of living is lower so his diminished teaching fees will not be that much of a blow.

OTH, you only have 3 years of the current situation, which is not bad. You have your friends here, your DH likes his job, and there are lots of opportunities for your kid here.

You haven't mentioned moving to Europe now (instead of in 3 years) but shouldn't that be on the table too, if you can work from anywhere?

All that said, I declined to move to be near my parents, because they live in an expensive yet low-opportunity area, and we like our community, school, church, and DC-focused jobs. I did not want to be stuck in their town after they pass, which is (statistically) likely to be when I am 10-15 years from retirement / kid is in HS, and therefore difficult to relocate. The downside - which is a downside you'll have to deal with if you move to Europe - is that I don't see my parents as much as I like, especially as they age and travel becomes difficult for them. And I don't know how we'll manage the help they'll need as they age.[/quote]

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