Trying to decide whether to apply for a job

[Brictoria]

I'm currently between jobs, having been a victim of my previous company's latest "reorganization" earlier this year, but have been fortunate enough to pick up some occasional short-term contract work between then and now.

Recently a role has been brough to my attention (applications close in a couple of weeks) that fits with my previous experience/recent roles, and is also in a geographical location that I would love to live in. The main potential issue with this role is that it is over 150KM from where I currently live, so I would need to "relocate" to the area as it is on-site, rather than "work from home"/"hybrid". I do, however, have relatives that I could stay with, returning "home" on some weekends\holidays (My wife and adult Daughter have health issues which prevent them from living too far from major hospitals/specialists, as well as visiting\staying in the area), so accommodation shouldn't be an issue. My primary concern is that (for several reasons) I may be unreasonably internally "hyping up" the role/making it seem better than it is, as it would allow me an escape from a number of ongoing personal issues where I'm living, rather than considering it in an objective manner, which is stopping me from making the decision as to whether I should apply for the role or not.

From what I can tell about the job (from the advertisement), it is very close to (the same as, although maybe slightly less "advanced") what I have been doing for the past 15+ years, and the salary is the same/slightly more than my previous role, but I'm worried that there may be other factors that I am not considering\ignoring and was wondering if anyone may have suggestions about anything else I should be looking at?

It's quite likely I'm overthinking things (Wouldn't be the first time I've done something like that), but I believe that having a "second opinion" regarding the factors I should consider is what I really need, hence this post seeking advice/guidance/suggestions.

 

[Tuffsy]

I think putting it down in writing like this is a very positive step, if only to help you see things as clearly as possible. I decided to not take a really great job which would have required staying in rented accommodation during the week and coming home on weekends and I regret it to this day. Then another decade later I accepted a job where I had to travel to another country during the week and home for the weekend. It was definitely worth it but it was very hard on my then wife and 2 small children. I don't know if that helps at all. But your decision should consider the important people in your life.

 

[Masked Man]

I'm currently between jobs, having been a victim of my previous company's latest "reorganization" earlier this year, but have been fortunate enough to pick up some occasional short-term contract work between then and now.

Recently a role has been brough to my attention (applications close in a couple of weeks) that fits with my previous experience/recent roles, and is also in a geographical location that I would love to live in. The main potential issue with this role is that it is over 150KM from where I currently live, so I would need to "relocate" to the area as it is on-site, rather than "work from home"/"hybrid". I do, however, have relatives that I could stay with, returning "home" on some weekends\holidays (My wife and adult Daughter have health issues which prevent them from living too far from major hospitals/specialists, as well as visiting\staying in the area), so accommodation shouldn't be an issue. My primary concern is that (for several reasons) I may be unreasonably internally "hyping up" the role/making it seem better than it is, as it would allow me an escape from a number of ongoing personal issues where I'm living, rather than considering it in an objective manner, which is stopping me from making the decision as to whether I should apply for the role or not.

From what I can tell about the job (from the advertisement), it is very close to (the same as, although maybe slightly less "advanced") what I have been doing for the past 15+ years, and the salary is the same/slightly more than my previous role, but I'm worried that there may be other factors that I am not considering\ignoring and was wondering if anyone may have suggestions about anything else I should be looking at?

It's quite likely I'm overthinking things (Wouldn't be the first time I've done something like that), but I believe that having a "second opinion" regarding the factors I should consider is what I really need, hence this post seeking advice/guidance/suggestions.

I think there are a few things you need to take into consideration here:

1. The new salary
2. Cost of living in the new area
3. Will the move advance your career to make this move worth it

There may also be other considerations - will the commute back and forth be better, how will the work culture be, etc.

As an example, at my current place of work, I make a pretty decent salary, live about 3 miles (5K) from work, and have the option to work from home on occasion. About a year ago, I was offered a position in a city about 150KM from me that would have advanced my career and the salary was also more. However, the salary bump I would have gotten was not much more, and I would have had to move to a larger city, thus likely increasing my commute time/usage of gasoline/wear and tear on my car. All in all I could not see that it would have been worth it. That's not even getting into what the work culture would have been because I feel like I really like the people I work with and I have no idea what I would get into because once I leave my current job... it would be gone and I would not be able to get it back.

For me, it was about recognizing all the good things I have and appreciating them.

 

[Masked Man]

Here's the other thing: you can still apply for the job and, if the hiring manager seeks you out, you can discuss salary, benefits, etc., at that time, and then decide if the move is for you. There's no obligation when applying for a job. You can change your mind at any time.

 

[Ronald Zeeman]

Been in a similar situation seen position in Texas my experience and education was exact fit probably would have doubled or tripled my wage, Wife would have had to quit here position,, showed it to her she just said nice to know you by. So I passed, noticed they had a rough, time filling the position hired a candidate with less than half my qualifications. Here in Canada we only have a few large cities where my qualifications will get me a position greater Toronto Area, Vancouver, or Montreal where they speak a different language. lots of paint shops. not many experts