In the past 18 months I have been offered 4 jobs, all included a relocation. Money is always an issue, it is sad but we need it, our wives need it and the kids use a lot of it. However in all 4 offers I weighed each and every detail, what I found in 2 cases the actual take home was not much different due to higher cost of living, so it was easy to say no. One case offered me nothing in my outdoor interests, yes that was a huge factor for me not accepting the position. However in the most recent case it was a nice increase and opportunity all things factored in, my wife said well if it is a better opportunity, blah, blah, blah but I'll miss this and that, my kids cried when faced with moving away from friends and more importantly immediate family(grandpa/grandma, aunts/uncles). In the end I knew I would regret moving b/c my family wouldn't be 100% happy with the new location. It meant I gave the right to advance in the company I am with and where I would like to be eventually, but it was the best decision I have ever made. When I declined the offer I slept easy for the first time in months, I just knew in my heart it wasn't HOME for all of us. As a young single lad I did the pick up and move thing but have come to appreciate home in most recent years. As some one mentioned the grass isn't always greener. The only true way to happiness is not through money but doing and living how one is most comfortable. Ain't no better place than HOME...if that can be in all facits where the new job opp. is then by all means move, if it isn't well I think you know the answer. Listen to your heart and family (if applicable), best of luck!

Bobby, man you nailed to much is placed on the things we have vs the quality of lives we live.