If you've been in Sydney all your life but had an opportunity to move to Perth for a slightly better salary/role, would you stay or pass on it? I can't make up my mind because I truly love my life here, and I have no considerable qualms with the work culture of my company. I'm either going to step into the next level of my life, or step into a big mistake... wish I could decide which one it feels more like. What do you think?

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If it’s only slightly better, what is motivating you to do it? There is a cost involved and leaving everything you know behind has to be worth it. Doesn’t exactly sound like adventure or career growth in a meaningful way. I have moved countries twice and there are things you don’t even consider until you get there!

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True. The things that you hardly notice like support as it’s always been there have to be rebuilt. Move if your “ why “ is strong

Sometimes, holding onto what you love is the best move. If you’re not actually dissatisfied, there’s no rush to make a big leap; opportunities will come again. Trust your gut—if it doesn’t feel right just yet, that’s a valid answer.

Yes do it Alan

I grew up in sydney. Moved away a few times (hell, I'm away now) and keep moving back. Don't underestimate the value of community and family that you've built up there.

I'm not saying don't explore - but there's a lot of expense and cost to you to uproot your life.

So a slight salary increase as the ONLY motivating factor? I'd say don't do it.

If you want to explore, then do it because you want to explore - not because of the salary. Not every decision in life has to make sense from a fiscal responsibility standpoint, but you should be open and honest about why you're moving if you want to make the most of it. 😊

I’m not Australian, but I have moved multiple times in my life for my career. I’m also married an Aussie who has always lived in the same 5 km radius, so I understand the inertia to stay in Sydney.

I, personally, would only move if it was the job (or love) of a lifetime. Perth is expensive now, and has very few other opportunities if this one doesn’t last forever. Plus you are fighting the “no new friends” mindset of many Aussies that will likely leave you homesick.

I’d take this as a sign to start applying to advance your career in Sydney. That would be the best of both worlds.

Perth, from a professional standpoint is a a backward step in certain sectors. Check what people think of it and take this into consideration

A friend of mine did this, but we're in Melbourne.

She found WA's social norms and just... culture... really isolating and was lonely. She loved the job she moved for, but came back to Melbourne.

I could probably move interstate to Sydney or Canberra, but wouldn't go anywhere else... just the wrong culture fit for me.

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