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jimmyten
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:00 am    Post subject: live career change.. Reply with quote

Hi,
This is my first time posting on a forum like this so I知 sorry if I do something wrong.

I recently became aware of a great job being offered in Philadelphia. Right now I知 working as a marketing planner at a local pharmaceutical company. The new job is still in marketing, but it is for a web hosting company. I知 just not sure if I知 ready for such a live career change.

The only good thing the new job has over my current job is a higher salary. I知 trying to decide if the cost of moving would be balanced by the higher income.

Do you think it is worth it to change my live so drastically? Thank you for any help.

James
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Jimmy,

Of course only you can answer that question.

BUT

Is the cost of living higher in the new city ? (rent)
Would you acquire new skills that will help you get an even higher salary in the future ?
Have you inquired the company if they can help you with the move - financially or other wise ?
Do you have family ties in your current city ?
Is there a difference in the perks offered ?

Other similar posts that could give you some more help in this decision :
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/Would-you-move-for-a-job--vt497.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/need-advice-on-relocating-vt2691.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/Want-to-move-but-I-have-a-very-good-job--vt878.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/need-advice-on-relocating-vt2691.html
http://www.cvtips.com/relocate_spouse_resign_job.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/Need-advice-on-relocating-vt2691.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/job-offer--money-issues-w--relocation-and-travel-expenses-vt1023.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/HELP----Relocating-from-PA--to-CA-----Family-Reason------vt1817.html
http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/Hi,I-am-new-here-and-need-advice-on-relocating-vt3102.html


Let us know what you decide.
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