Just got a dream offer. Scared to leave my people, scared to start over, scared to get fired, scared to not travel and have to own up to life

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Just like leaving a emotional abusive relationship, you know it's going to getting better, and it seems a lot pain leaving this relationship. But it's definitely gonna get better!

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Do it! Congrats on the dream offer!

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Scared money don't make no money. Go for it! You got this!

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IF YOUR DREAMS DONT SCARE YOU THEY ARENT BIG ENOUGH

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The amount of platitudes and useless b.s. advise in this thread is too much.

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Don't be scared - complacent and comfort are your worst enemy. Spread your wings and fly!

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do - Mark Twain

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GO, DAMNIT! This is clearly an opportunity for growth for you.

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It's a project manager role at a very prestigious firm. Encouragement is very appreciated

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Where? How much increase in pay? And what's the new role?

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It's not a huge increase right now. But long term opportunity is great. No relocation, just no more travel life. Less vacation and flex.

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How does this sound like dream offer ?

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"Come at me bro" - Abraham Lincoln

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"You'll never leave where you are until you decide where you'd rather be." -the first result when I googled "cheesy quotes"

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^what he said

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Take the leap, don't be a hostage of your comfort zone

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You will never find out if you can do it until you try! It's empowering sometimes just having the gut to try. The fact they gave you an offer clearly shows you are qualified! if you are a rock star you will shine and develop relationships no matter where you are. Go for it! Congrats on the offer btw :)

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D2, sometimes the nature of work and future opportunities outweigh salary and vacation... Idk if this is the case

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LEAP!

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So where? Don't tease us like the other fishbowl dream offer guy

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