<prompt> Human: Im really hoping this is okay to post here. I have been applying for jobs in a different town I wish to live in. The cost of living is 10 cheaper than my current location. I have a high level degree in a STEM field that I obtained a couple years ago. At my current job, I do data science type work, however Im under the title of some-sort-of-fancy-pantsy-data-analyst instead of data scientist and my title does not include senior. I got the offer today, but the company ended up going through their merit increases during my interview process so now, after promoting from within since it had been a few months with a lean team and they felt it was deserved, they only have an analyst 2 position available. The pay will be the same as what Im making now not including the 10 change in cost of living and there is a possibility of a 25 bonus annually. They also are offering relocation assistance and I get 8 or so additional PTO days than what I have currently. My question is, am I losing in the long run by not getting these senior or scientist titles? I currently have two offers for a senior analyst and one for data scientist in the city I live in and those would be a pay increase as well, but I do want to move and live in the other location. My questions are: is it worth it to get those titles for a couple of years to help land a better job in the area I want to live? How much can those titles help in the long run vs jumping ship right now for a lateral move, despite the slight bump in pay? I feel like going up in title would get me more money in the end, but delay my move a couple years. Anyone have advice or a similar situation happen to them that they can share the results from?  <response>: my personal career philosophy was the money mattered more. I did not care what they called me as long as they paid me well and I switched companies primarily to make more money. The only time title mattered in my industry was to reach the level where yearly stock and bonuses were guaranteed director level. I was also in STEM. Just make sure you are moving up in whichever job you take. 