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your salary relative to the cost of living. CNN Money has a user-friendly
calculator that will take your current salary and location and determine a
comparable salary based on cost of living in the new prospective city.
 What does the future of the company look like?
There are a couple angles you should research when determining where you
think the company will be in the next five to 10 years. First, pull market
research on the industry in which the company operates. The United States
Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on employment by
industry, including changes in the past decade and projections for the next
decade. Then, if the company is public, dig into its financials to gain an
understanding of its viability. You should also consider the company’s
position in the market, relative to competitors. You don’t want to make a
move for a business that might not make it into the next year.
 Is there an opportunity to move up in the company?
If you don’t know this already, you should ask your recruiter about the
company’s hierarchy and opportunity for advancement if this organization is
new to you. Don’t be shy; after all, you’re considering relocating for the
business. If you’re an employee already, you should have a feel for how people
are promoted from within the organization. To relocate, you may want to see
a whole new potential career path unveiled; you certainly don’t want to see a
dead end.
 Will the new job be satisfying?
Understanding your future career opportunity is important, but don’t forget to
look at the now as well. You want to make sure the current job you’re being
brought in to do is just as satisfying and engaging as the one you’re striving to
move into in the future. Conduct informational interviews with people who
are already doing the job you’re moving for, so you can decide if you’ll like it.
 Do I think I’ll have a good relationship with my new boss?
A Gallup study found about half of the adults surveyed left a job “to get away
from their manager,” so it’s safe to say your boss can make or break your job