Got an offer for a construction director role. Current base is 140k in Chicago and company is offering 170K but it would either require me to move to Cleveland (I know) or work remotely and travel to site often. Would I consider this a good exit?

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What’s with the angst on Cleveland? It’s no Chicago, but great place to raise a family. $170k will go a long way here.

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Joakim Noah said it eloquently:

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If you're used to an urban, walkable, city environment, Cleveland won't compare. But if you're looking for nice suburbs (with fantastic public schools) to raise a family, really short and easy commutes and day trips, and an incredible arts & culture scene (honestly comparable to, if not better than, Chicago), then Cleveland might be a great fit.

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Only you can truly answer that.

What are long term prospects at the firm?

Lakewood , rocky river, bay village , west lake , Avon lake .... all top rated neighborhoods . Closer to airport . Closer to lake and downtown Cleveland.

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Cleveland is decent for a family. That money will go long too. Just make sure it aligns to your long term goals

If in Akron, get a nice place somewhere in the national park in between. 20 minutes from both cities!

Cleveland is a great town, it just can’t shake its reputation from the 90s. Moved there from Chicago and lived there for 10 years, I only left to be closer to my kids but I’d move back in a heartbeat.

Plus, that $170k in Cleveland will feel like $225k in Chicago, as long as you stay out of Cleveland Heights/ Shaker Heights (crazy taxes)

You said you would work in Akron, so Hudson would be a really great area

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