[manwiches]

Hi all

I'm not sure where to start with this, and I could use some advice and opinions on those who have gone through something similar.

A bit of background, I've been working for the same company for the past 6 years. We have offices in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. It's been alluded to me many times in the past couple years that a move to Regina would be a great opportunity for me to further my career.

I know that if I stick it out in Alberta, my career will continue to grow. My home is Calgary, always has been. My wife is from Regina, but moved here when she was 13, so Calgary is home to her too. She has said numerous times though that if the right opportunity came up for me to move anywhere for my career, she would support me in that.

If I go to Regina, I know that my career would flourish and grow much faster than if I was in Calgary. I would leap in my career by 3-4 years with regards to the opportunity I'd be given. This wouldn't be a 5-10 year move for me. This would more than likely transplant us for the rest of our lives. But, Calgary isn't far either. I'd be making the kind of money where I could travel back often to visit for weekends.

All this being said, I recently went to Regina for a work trip, and was approached on the subject again. Granted, it's exciting and new, and I need to approach this from an objective standpoint, but it was reiterated to me that the opportunity would be huge. I personally am very excited about the potential opportunity, however I'm also incredibly scared as well.

My wife and I need to sit down and go through all the scenarios, and come up with those that we would be willing to handle to present to my company. I also have to discuss with my company what opportunities they would give to me as well.

So to here I pose the questions. What are your thoughts on career moves? What would make you move? What considerations did you make when moving or deciding to move? What kinds of things did your company offer you? What are reasonable expectations on both ends? Also, above all, any advice.

Thanks CPers