Would you be willing to live in a very mediocre non-metro area if it meant a 750k-1M steady salary with decent WLB?

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As long as it’s LCOL and has a good hospital and decent food.

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I would live in a cave in Pakistan for that.

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It’s a short commute

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Thanks all. Makes me feel like I’m making the right decision.

Yeah! Many are willing to stay in far worse places for far less.

I'm seriously worried about McKinsey.
That must be the dumbest question I've seen in ages... what real world circumstances could possibly lead to this choice?
Let me guess, you're working on a presentation for a CEO 'needing' more money. As as the market tells you all is good, you've got to come up with proprietary insights...an opinion poll on Glassdoor to justify your clients salary hike.

And yet, look at the user engagement

Depending on the contract would it only be for a certain amount am I obligated to solely stay there would my family be with me, (spouse and children)? So it depends on the ramifications. Great question!,

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The problem with this question is that it’s hard to assess without understanding alternatives. A person able to command a 750k-1m salary in a mediocre location is likely able to command a pretty good salary elsewhere.

You’re getting a bunch of answers from folks who don’t make anywhere near that saying they’d make a sacrifice to get lots of money. That’s a decent trade off.

If your alternative is $700k in a place you love then that’s very different than if your alternative is $400k

Alternative would likely be 400-500 but in a better place

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