I’ve turned down or hesitated on certain roles because of location, even when the job itself was interesting. Balancing personal life, family, and career opportunities hasn’t always been straightforward. Sometimes it feels like there’s no perfect choice. How much weight do you give location when deciding on a research job?

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A lot. More than I used to admit. A job that's interesting but puts you somewhere that grinds on you eventually just becomes a job. The location shapes your whole life outside the work, which shapes how you feel about the work.

I definitely factor in location because of my kids and husband. There are jobs I would love to take, but location is the reason I can't. Priorities change so much as you get older.

I have considered moving states but the hirer pay but the taxes and cost of living made it almost the same.

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