I got an offer with Microsoft for a very senior role and it would require me to move to Redmond, which I think would be very hard on my family. I don't know that I'd like it there myself. But should I try it for a few years and then be better positioned long term? It feels like a rough time to move the family.

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Microsoft is a solid company and that role should be massively beneficial financially and careerwise. If your family can be convinced to move there this could be an excellent thing. But if not, it's not worth sacrificing your family for your career.

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Is this a once in a lifetime opportunity? If not, it doesn’t sound like the right move considering the negative impact on your family.

If you can afford it which it sounds you can and assuming you have a house you don’t have to make that decision quickly.

Take the offer. Move there and rent. Keep your family where they are. If you don’t like it or like after 6 months make your move. I know there are constraints but I’m offering thinking outside the box.

...why would it be hard on your family? Seattle area is an amazing place to raise a family.

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