Worth it, right?

[ginger]

Jul 23, 2014 13:20:38 GMT -5 googled said:

Please don't quote, I will DD.

I may interview for a job soon. It's an 11K raise with title promotion and it's in a field I'm more familiar with/better at than what I'm currently doing. It's about 30 minutes further away and I'd have to figure out daycare, but I'll reach that when I get there.

The thing is, I am most likely moving halfway across the country in the next 6-8 months. I see it this way: If the move doesn't happen I will have wasted this opportunity. If it DOES happen, the salary and title bump will help me find a new job.

But would I be a total dick to do that to a company?

Will you need daily daycare? That alone could easily eat up the 11k, but like you said, it will still look good on paper.

[lime]

Go to the interview.

[SKP82]

What would your total commute be? I commuted an hour+ each way when I was working and it added a lot of stress to my day.

$11k/year is $211/week before taxes. Added gas, day care costs, etc. are things to think about. The $$ alone might not be worth it, but it may be worth it if the title will help you get a better job elsewhere.

Doesn't hurt to go to the interview, obviously. You may be able to negotiate a higher salary as well.

[laddie]

It can never hurt to go to the interview.

[Eagles]

I say go for it. I think you'll kick yourself later if you don't.

[BaliHai]

I'd go for it.

[shopgirl07]

Go for it. Things happen, people move. As long as you give proper notice if you do leave, you're good.