Should I move to Indianapolis for my career or Seattle for my family?
I was offered the chance to go work in our Indianapolis office, it probably would mean advancement. But I don't even know if this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I kind of fell into this career. My niece is having a baby and I wouldn't mind going to live in Seattle. I lived there before and really miss it. Careers & Employment - 11 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Go with your heart or take the risk of Indianapolis and if it doesn't work out go back to Seattle.. Good Luck :)
Answer 2 :
Family first - they will be more loyal than any company you would ever work for. Besides it gets expensive traveling back and forth to visit. So my vote is for Seattle.
Answer 3 :
Your offered a chance for advancement in Indy? That is not a great move for you. Stay in Seattle, there are plenty of opportunities for you there. Let me put it another way.....No, don't go to Indy....you will hate your life there.
Answer 4 :
Take the Job in Indianapolis with the condition that you get an extra week of vacation to go visit your Niece when she has her baby. Work a year or 2 and plan for a relocation to Seattle via another job or another transfer. It always looks good on the resume to transfer for your company at least once and what Seattle has to offer will still be there when you are better equipped to make that transition. Good luck!
Answer 5 :
Well, there's your answer...Seattle it is. Since you sound like you are familiar with both places, you should already know what you're getting into. Consider the cost-of-living. Indianapolis is one of the least expensive places for housing...Seattle one of the more expensive. Everything else being equal, settle for Seattle. By the way, Seattle receives a lot of negative hype for so much rain...it's not true. The average annual rainfall in Dallas is greater than Seattle...good luck !
Answer 6 :
Which one is going to pay the bills?
Answer 7 :
I'd first find out if the move would definitely mean advancement, or just a lateral move. But if you're not thrilled with this career, then how about looking for a similar position in the same industry in Seattle?
Answer 8 :
I would think about it for a few years, and try to pick the best compromise. If you think you can find a good job in Seattle, go for it. It's really a much bigger risk than you think to move to Indianapolis. Yes you may advance but any number of things could happen. The company could close that office or go under, or the management in that office may not like you as much and you'll be miserable or if it's really bad, they could have a layoff or let you go. You have to consider the "what-ifs". And as you mentioned, you weren't planning to make this your career which is a red flag right there. I've been in that situation, which really never works out. Plus you won't be able to see your family nearly as much, so you should consider how that would affect your living situation and attitude in the long run. You won't know anyone in Indy either, and moving isn't exactly cheap if you end up taking that opportunity and changing your mind. Also consider if the best compromise (if you don't like the opportunities you find in Seattle right now) is to stay right where you are and move to the place you want when the time is right.
Answer 9 :
Just remember, if you take the job, and it doesn't work out, you can always go back to your family. Of course if it does work out, maybe your family will come to you. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Answer 10 :
Go to Seattle, better people, smarter people, nicer location. Family is the cream on top. Indy is a horrible place to live, filled with racist people.
Answer 11 :
It sounds like your heart is in Seattle. I have lived in Indianapolis and it is nice there too. Even if you are not sure you want to stay in your current career, are you ready to make a switch right now? If you are, then go with your heart to Seattle.
I was offered the chance to go work in our Indianapolis office, it probably would mean advancement. But I don't even know if this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I kind of fell into this career. My niece is having a baby and I wouldn't mind going to live in Seattle. I lived there before and really miss it. Careers & Employment - 11 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Go with your heart or take the risk of Indianapolis and if it doesn't work out go back to Seattle.. Good Luck :)
Answer 2 :
Family first - they will be more loyal than any company you would ever work for. Besides it gets expensive traveling back and forth to visit. So my vote is for Seattle.
Answer 3 :
Your offered a chance for advancement in Indy? That is not a great move for you. Stay in Seattle, there are plenty of opportunities for you there. Let me put it another way.....No, don't go to Indy....you will hate your life there.
Answer 4 :
Take the Job in Indianapolis with the condition that you get an extra week of vacation to go visit your Niece when she has her baby. Work a year or 2 and plan for a relocation to Seattle via another job or another transfer. It always looks good on the resume to transfer for your company at least once and what Seattle has to offer will still be there when you are better equipped to make that transition. Good luck!
Answer 5 :
Well, there's your answer...Seattle it is. Since you sound like you are familiar with both places, you should already know what you're getting into. Consider the cost-of-living. Indianapolis is one of the least expensive places for housing...Seattle one of the more expensive. Everything else being equal, settle for Seattle. By the way, Seattle receives a lot of negative hype for so much rain...it's not true. The average annual rainfall in Dallas is greater than Seattle...good luck !
Answer 6 :
Which one is going to pay the bills?
Answer 7 :
I'd first find out if the move would definitely mean advancement, or just a lateral move. But if you're not thrilled with this career, then how about looking for a similar position in the same industry in Seattle?
Answer 8 :
I would think about it for a few years, and try to pick the best compromise. If you think you can find a good job in Seattle, go for it. It's really a much bigger risk than you think to move to Indianapolis. Yes you may advance but any number of things could happen. The company could close that office or go under, or the management in that office may not like you as much and you'll be miserable or if it's really bad, they could have a layoff or let you go. You have to consider the "what-ifs". And as you mentioned, you weren't planning to make this your career which is a red flag right there. I've been in that situation, which really never works out. Plus you won't be able to see your family nearly as much, so you should consider how that would affect your living situation and attitude in the long run. You won't know anyone in Indy either, and moving isn't exactly cheap if you end up taking that opportunity and changing your mind. Also consider if the best compromise (if you don't like the opportunities you find in Seattle right now) is to stay right where you are and move to the place you want when the time is right.
Answer 9 :
Just remember, if you take the job, and it doesn't work out, you can always go back to your family. Of course if it does work out, maybe your family will come to you. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Answer 10 :
Go to Seattle, better people, smarter people, nicer location. Family is the cream on top. Indy is a horrible place to live, filled with racist people.
Answer 11 :
It sounds like your heart is in Seattle. I have lived in Indianapolis and it is nice there too. Even if you are not sure you want to stay in your current career, are you ready to make a switch right now? If you are, then go with your heart to Seattle.
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