<prompt> Human: Reddit,I have been working for an architecture firm in NYC for the past three years. I am strongly considering moving to the Carolinas for a different job. My goal with this career change is to be closer to my family, get started in real estate investing, and become more financially independent.I am a 27 year old licensed architect and I have my LEED AP credential. I have 4 years of full time experience. I have my Masters in architecture. I currently make 56,000 a year. My rent is 2,153 a month. My credit card bill averages to 1,100 a month. If I was smarter, or less selfish I could have a roommate and reduce my rent. Right now I am receiving help from my parents to pay the bills. I have a round of interviews coming up. From the phone interviews I have taken part in over the past weeks it sounds like I will make 60,000 a year. Rent for a one bedroom in my home town will be around 1,000. I am interviewing with a developer, a construction company, and two architecture firms. I have been reading this post about how to negotiate a better deal.At my current job, we are in the middle of construction administration. Should I feel guilty about jumping ship? I have been working on this project for three years and leaving will place a pretty big burden on my team. I am planning on informing my firm of my leaving a month in advance.This is a pretty big decision for me so I want to get the thoughts and advice of PF before my round of interviews. Thanks.  <response>: From an Econ standpoint, higher salary and lower rent sounds like a good deal, at least on paper. If thats what you want to do, go for it! As far as feeling guilty, dont. Your firm could let you go at anytime - they wouldnt worry about it. It may in the short term mean more work for your colleagues, but they will understand, and would likely make a similar decision if they were in a similar situation. Lastly, you are likely more replacable than you think. 