I've been approached by a recruiter for a role that would more than double my salary, but I'd have to relocate to a city where I don't know anybody and don't really see myself living. Anyone have experience with this? What would you do?

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without knowing the company, industry, place of re-location, or exit opportunities it’s literally impossible for anyone to provide a genuine response to this.

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Is the city Des Moines? If not, take the money, you can buy plenty of friends. If it IS Des Moines, ask for 5X because that place is a gerbil cage in the winter.

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Des Moines isn’t even the best city in Iowa and that’s saying something. :)

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28 M - took a job paying double in NJ - still fairly close to NYC but far away from friends and family. Lost my gf in home city due to distance and have had a hard time making new acquaintances.

Dating apps, gym and work have helped to meet people but I still come home to an empty house every night. Question if I made the right decision pretty often but part of life is stepping way outside your comfort zone. I’d be remiss if I didn’t take this opp but can’t say there aren’t some realllllly personal downsides to putting career ahead of happiness.

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Where would you be moving from? To?
Figure out your decision rubric and plan around that.

Mine has always been: compensation package, location, growth potential, team, WL balance (not necessarily in any order)

If you can check off most of those, might be worth sucking it up, taking the plunge a d doing something you would t ordinarily do. Character builder. You can always pivot to new job/new location and/or crush the role and go remote or fly in periodically.

If you're vehemently against the location, ask if they'd consider remote+one week a month on site or whatever you're comfortable with. Previously, I commuted each week for a few months then backed off to one week a month.

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Depends on your goals. If you have a goal of building retirement or paying off student loans - something monetary - then it might be, especially if the new location has a lower cost of living.

If the role is not interesting or challenging and income isn't a necessity, consider whether the move is worth the effort.

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I live in my dream location, but there are other awesome spots in the US I would consider for double my salary. However, there are way more states and cities I would never consider, even for triple my salary. There is a lot to be said for loving where you live

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I moved my whole life from the South to the DMV for a job offer that was double what I was making, and I don’t regret it for a second. You should take it

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I personally would not do it. Also red flag they want you in the office so often you can’t travel on occasion. Life isn’t all about money.

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I would go through the interview process (assuming you have the time). You don’t have to make a decision until you get an offer.

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Get the offer and Negotiate with your current employer.

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Locating somewhere new alone is a great opportunity and experience. But if the city doesn't match your personality I personally wouldn't

If the role is something you’re interested in and has career growth opportunities, I would take it. You’ll meet people and perhaps even enjoy the new city. You can try it for a year or two and figure out the next step down the road. Also what city is it?

First inform us on the relocation spot

Yes, make as much $$$ then if the place does not grow on me, get the F out RICH.

I have done it two times and about to go on a third.

Friends can be made, specially if you are making money and can sign up for country clubs, or drinking clubs and things like that

What city?

Dying to know where!!!

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