How have people balanced moving to a LCOL/MCOL city with fewer career opps vs staying in HCOL with good career opps? Considering moving to my hometown to be closer with family/friends but am worried about the loss in a faster career track in a city great for my industry.

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Stay in HCOL until you reach upper management, then you can move to LCOL/MCOL with a cushy executive gig and salary

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Following for answers. Mostly focused on Aerospace & Defense, which sounds like it broadens the list of places I can consider more than others.

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BCG1 - there are tons of defense contractors in the Dulles corridor. You’re about 45 min from dc with significantly lower cost of living out there. You might try looking there!

Balance the loss of ‘fast track’ with the increased quality of life being closer to family / friends and put less pressure on moving up. You may not move up as quickly, but can easily make great money that goes a long way in lower COL places...most importantly you can focus on happiness aside from just work.

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