Off topic, but I got offered a promotion. Said promotion requires me to move a couple states away; a few days drive. It will help my career down the long run but requires me to say good bye to friends and family and is last second. Has anyone moved cross country for a job before, and if so, was it worth it in the long run?
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Moving cities is a huge amount of stress. It is much better if you have a network to soften the landing; but it is stressful either way.
I moved a couple states away to a bigger city. I made friends right away, but my first lasting friendship took nearly a year to make. That was rough. I came back three years later.
In general travel broadens the mind. Living in a dump apartment doing a repetitive job and trying to save money, not so much.
If you don't have a partner, or any major attachments you could go for it. You might as well start looking for moves into other roles or other companies. If you are willing to move, then you might as well cast a broad net.
Just my $0.02.