Good points. Unfortunately, relocation is not an options for us due to extended family. > What is your main motivation? You mentioned affording a bigger home.

Good points. Unfortunately, relocation is not an options for us due to extended family. > What is your main motivation? You mentioned affording a bigger home. Is money the main issue? Do you enjoy the work you do? Do you want to work on other projects and maybe not what you're working on in your current team? Money seems to be main issue. I love programming and didn't mind dead-end job as I was programming, at work and after work. I would love to stay programmer and make FAANG salaries but having tough time with Leetcode. > If your focus is your side projects, this is train wreck waiting to happen. No, side projects are over. As a parent, I cannot do it without taking time away from my kids. If I go in management, I will be all in. Blast radius is bigger but I hope I can be effective manager.