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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you had the opportunity to move to the Bay Area (around silicon valley) for an increase in longer term work opportunities, but would need to leave family help (one set of grandparents) behind, would you do it?

A few stats:
2 kids, school age
Spouse can move states with no impact on career, bay area could be a net benefit
Comp would get adjusted for new location, but no immediate promotion for the move. However, long term opportunities exist which don't in VA

Pros:
-Better outdoors lifestyle
-Better career opportunities
-Better weather

Cons:
-Leaving family and friends
-Higher housing costs and taxes

What did I miss? What would you do?

TIA[/quote]

Hey OP, we are in a similar situation as you and decided to make the move to Silicon Valley for better career trajectories.  I think it’s a net positive, especially with your income.  We have family in CA, and no one here in DMV so that played into our calculus.  Leaving friends will be hard but that comes with any move.  Bay Area is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful areas of the country, especially if you enjoy being outdoors as a family.

Our HHI is a little lower than yours, so private will not be an option.  What area in the Penninsula are you looking at?  We are trying to find an area with good publics but nothing too pressure cooker.  Best of luck, curious where you land![/quote]

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