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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I'm 34yo and I have lived in 8 different cities my whole life. I've moved for work 4 times.
It wasn't worth it.
Moving for work usually ends poorly. Most careers are just going to scam you. Put out a big hook and then under deliver. This is especially true if you're moving in hopes of landing something better. Don't do it. You won't land what you want. If the company truly has intentions of moving you up you can negotiate for exactly what you want right now. Anyone who says you need a bit more experience or whatever is scamming you. Otherwise, if they're being honest, get it in writing. Promotion to x job title and salary after 1 year of work. In writing.
Moving to get away from politics in your area is usually an abysmal failure. As much as people like to pretend there's a huge difference between blue states and red states for politics. There really isn't. Some of the most leftist idiots I've met have been in the heart of the most conservative areas. Some of the most based people I've met have been in blue hellholes. Oftentimes what matters is the company too. Most big corps you might work for that you'd move for are woke as shit and that makes it a pain to work for them no matter where you're located.
I just really wouldn't recommend it. If you're bored and want to try something then sure. Also, owning a home with no family to put in it is pretty worthless. I know, I own a 3 bedroom home. It's just me. Most rooms don't even have furniture in them. Why would I bother? Investment? Hah, that's a laugh. It's a risk like anything else. Just because it's property doesn't guarantee it'll go up and they are a pain to get rid of if you ever need to.