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Discussion on: I am a developer, got a new job, and I'm afraid to take it

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I haven't, I'm sorry. I moved between countries (Milan to Paris) but I was the only one moving. Also, I liked the idea of Paris, even if I didn't know if I would actually like the city (after the "everything is awesome" period).

I guess you both have to decide if uprooting to Grenoble is worth it. If her losing a job and you finding a new one there is okay with you. I don't think any city can convince you in a few days or weeks. It takes time, sometimes a lot.

I would think about what made you take that job in the first place and see if that's still a valid reason, if not, don't move and start looking for another job, maybe remote like the others say.

In the end quality of life is important, at least to me. I wouldn't probably be able to hold a nice job in a city I didn't like but you can still look for a better job in a place you love.

Anyhow, worst case scenario, if you go to Grenoble, you move again in a year or something... but hey, I don't know your life, that might be okay with you or super inconvenient.

If you decide to go remote, these might help: a search engine for remote jobs, Buffer that's always hiring and it's the most open company I've seen around and obviously the #whoshiring tag here on dev.to