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When I first worked a salaried job, I was excited to start working, but the politics of this job was awful (high caseloads, no movement, high turnover, many work days) and my anxiety was high. My pay was meh, but I was able to support myself.
After over two years of working there, I got a boost in my salary, and I was able to get used to the environment. I am looking to apply to other places outside my city, but something tells me to stay. Maybe it's my complacency or fear of the unknown. I like what I do, I like my coworkers, and I was able to participate in activities outside of work like going to exercise classes and church after two years of not going out to avoid covid.
I want to make the jump because there are places where I can work less days for the same pay, but they might have extra duties and possibly be a bit more micromanaged. I held on for an extra year in this area, but regretted my decision. Now that I am preparing with possible places and getting my letters, why am I scared?
In simple terms (I say this as someone who has moved many times) ensure if you’re moving it’s always *to* something and not away from something, because the latter will find you wherever you go next.
It's a difficult decision, and dependent on many factors. I've thought of moving out of state, but I am a homeowner in CA, and because I bought right when the market was down, I got a heck of a deal- better than I could get even in any other state. Because the cost of housing keeps rising here, there is a good chance that if I move away I'll never be able to afford to come back. So that is what's keeping me here, and it may be something for you to consider- if you are unhappy with your move, what will you be able to do about it?
I will say, what you have now (good coworkers and the ability to have time for yourself to enjoy hobbies) are extremely important and can be difficult to find. However, I also know what it's like to feel "led" to make a big change, and usually, when I follow that feeling it ends up being just what I needed.
Best of luck to you.