Would you take a paycut / same salary you were making to move from NYC to Philadelphia, if the role was an industry opportunity in the tech/product space and more aligned with your interests and career goals?

Always read about people moving to industry for 20%+ increases with RSUs, but the offer for my move is about the same I'm making now in NYC. Think I will take it anyway but curious to hear the consensus view.

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Same salary, yes - philly is much more affordable than nyc

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I really like Philly so yes, I’d definitely consider it.

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No because further opportunities would be harder to find in the Philly area, and you’d probably have to relocate again for your next job. I’m sure you could find the same kind of opportunity in NYC

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