A Major work decision to make

[dar512]

Definately do the interview. There's no harm or cost in that.

For the rest of it.

Pros: More money

Cons: Longer commute, Longer hours, Busier hours.

Does that summarize it?

1) I'd make darn sure how much more you'd be making. Make sure the gain will be worth the pain. How about taxes? You'll be working in NJ and living in PA, right? Will that take a slice?

2) Do you like to work? Are the longer, busier hours going to be tough to take for you?

3) Have you planned your career? No matter what kind of work you do, you should have a vision of where you want to be in 5 & 10 years. Does this move fit in with what you want for your career and your life?

4) I once worked in management for a year. It was awful. I hated it. I was very glad to get back to programming. However, the salary bump I got from going to management has stayed with me since then. So the year of pain was worth it in the long run. And I learned that management doesn't suit me.

5) Remember to account for the element of risk. It is always a risk to change positions. Have a plan B. What will you do if you take the new position and it just doesn't work out?

Hope some of this is helpful.