First off, I was reluctant to post this because:
a) It is rooted in the Slowlane
b) I don’t want it to be yet another “What should I do?” thread
c) I know it is a decision no one can make for me.
I chose to post it because I'm looking for impartial feedback and I respect the opinions of this forum’s members.... well, most of you anyway
I have a decision to make. I will be applying for a new J O B within my company (I still haven’t decided if I will accept it if offered). Currently I work out of 2 offices: 3 days 2.5 hrs/day commute; 2 days 1 hr/day commute. The new job will require me to work out of Halifax, NS and Toronto, ON, which is a 2hr flight. I do not have to move, but I can if I choose.
Currently I am burnt out after the day’s work and family duties which leaves little time and energy to work on anything on the side. I do not know whether this will be the case with the new job BUT, 2 – 3 nights/week, I will not have family responsibilities outside of communication.
I have not put this through the WADM yet, but here is a list of pros and cons if I take the new job:
Pros:
My wife and I love Nova Scotia and would like to live there one day
Housing costs lower than Ontario (potentially mortgage free or at least ½ of current mortgage)
Pay will be equal or better that current
Can rack up frequent flyer points
Meet new people, make new connections
Hotel time can be used for side hustle
I do not like my current job
Gets me out of my comfort zone
Cons:
Winters suck worse than Ontario
Family and friends in Ontario
Kids do not want to move
Golf season is short
Some weekend work required
Away from the family 3-4 days/week
I don’t know if I will like my new job
Current job is relatively flexible; new job probably less flexible but don’t know for sure
Again, I know that no one can make this decision for me, but I am curious as to what others think. What am I overlooking? Is either situation more or less likely to get me on the path to the Fastlane?
a) It is rooted in the Slowlane
b) I don’t want it to be yet another “What should I do?” thread
c) I know it is a decision no one can make for me.
I chose to post it because I'm looking for impartial feedback and I respect the opinions of this forum’s members.... well, most of you anyway

I have a decision to make. I will be applying for a new J O B within my company (I still haven’t decided if I will accept it if offered). Currently I work out of 2 offices: 3 days 2.5 hrs/day commute; 2 days 1 hr/day commute. The new job will require me to work out of Halifax, NS and Toronto, ON, which is a 2hr flight. I do not have to move, but I can if I choose.
Currently I am burnt out after the day’s work and family duties which leaves little time and energy to work on anything on the side. I do not know whether this will be the case with the new job BUT, 2 – 3 nights/week, I will not have family responsibilities outside of communication.
I have not put this through the WADM yet, but here is a list of pros and cons if I take the new job:
Pros:
My wife and I love Nova Scotia and would like to live there one day
Housing costs lower than Ontario (potentially mortgage free or at least ½ of current mortgage)
Pay will be equal or better that current
Can rack up frequent flyer points
Meet new people, make new connections
Hotel time can be used for side hustle
I do not like my current job
Gets me out of my comfort zone
Cons:
Winters suck worse than Ontario
Family and friends in Ontario
Kids do not want to move
Golf season is short
Some weekend work required
Away from the family 3-4 days/week
I don’t know if I will like my new job
Current job is relatively flexible; new job probably less flexible but don’t know for sure
Again, I know that no one can make this decision for me, but I am curious as to what others think. What am I overlooking? Is either situation more or less likely to get me on the path to the Fastlane?
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