What’s the risk (if any) to move from a firm’s HQ in high cost cities (NY, DC, Cali) to a satellite office that’s cheaper. My primary motivation is to save money, but I wouldn’t do it if it hurts career. Thoughts? I m in lit if it matters to the topic

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At some firm, harder to make partner. Less plugged in to firm dynamics and politics. Less face time with people you may want to work with.

If those don’t matter/can be mitigated, I’d see little downside.

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The salary and bonus structures will likely be different in the satellite office. There is risk that you continue doing the same work but for far less money.

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This shouldn’t be true at good firms

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They lower your salary to market.

Our satellite office associates definitely get staffed less and it’s harder to make partner

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