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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ashockney" data-source="post: 1715772" data-attributes="member: 1363">die_kluge, it sounds like you've got some tough decisions to make.  I've not made such a big move, so I can't offer much in the way of advice.  One of my good friend made just such a move from Columbus, OH to Washington, DC.  It sounds familiar (particularly the high housing costs).  I can understand this a little more in DC, but that seems a little crazy for Richmond?!?  If you'd like to get in touch with him, let me know by email.  I'm guessing/hoping someone on the boards wlil be in the Richmond area, and provide even better advice for you.  As far as tackling the decision: ratchet up the communication, re-examine your priorities/plans, and make a decision together.  Whatever decision you make, commit to it, and give it 110%.  As a banker, I will warn you that the banking/finance business is a tough one to be in.  The business will DEFINITELY be dictated by operations/marketing.  Due to the fact that competitors are coming from every direction, with enormous resources, it is very hard to be competitive.  Really hard.  Most companies in the financial sector can't cut expenses enough, and it won't ever stop.  Having just joined a smaller company (2,000 employees) there are some distinct advantages.  You will be near the top of the food chain at that pay rate.  You will have opportunities and expectations that you have probably never seen at a much bigger company.  The company will most likely experience more growth as well, which means a more career opportunities.  It also means more risk, however.  Know that going into it, and be sure that there are other comparable opportunities available to you in the area.Whatever you decide, remember that it will be you that makes it succesful.  I'm sure you will be a great asset, regardless of the company you decide to support.</blockquote>

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