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Thanks for responding, dv_dt You're right to point out the commute. Thing is, traffic goes up exponentially closer to work. A 10 mile commute still takes an

Thanks for responding, dv_dt You're right to point out the commute. Thing is, traffic goes up exponentially closer to work. A 10 mile commute still takes an hour each way. Likewise, the cost of living goes up dramatically. If I moved closer and lost the job, I'd still be facing a salary decrease if I went back to being a regular engineer. Also, full disclosure, part of the salary is due to the fact that the company's fundamentals aren't exactly "rock-solid". There are some questions to whether it'd even exist in 1-2 years.

LeoSolaris 8y ago
Now that changes the calculus... Might be time to dust off the resume. Remember, remote jobs receive an order of magnitude more responses. It may take a little while to snag that position. If you can at all help it, do not make a step down. Try to aim for a lateral move into another company. In most companies, you would qualify as a CTO as the highest ranking technical person.
- MyFakeAcct9381 8y ago
  Really appreciate the advice. Especially the reminder that remote jobs get more candidates. I've had a couple local interviews so far, but none with a remote job. Part of the step down is the allure of having a happier work/life balance. But that could well be a case of the grass being greener on the other side. It's good to have encouraging support to stick with a lateral move...