My employer wants me to relocate to another city for a promotion. The salary increase is significant, but my partner has a good career here and doesn't want to move. Has anyone chosen their relationship over a career opportunity?
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  • A commitment to one's partner may very well be worth the cost. A commitment to one's spouse, on the other hand, is absolutely, certainly, without a... doubt, worth the cost. Many good marriages have been divorced simply because one partner or other has been unwilling to pay the cost of commitment. That is really the biggest issue with marriages today: it is so easy to divorce that even good marriages are lost, because the people in those good marriages have lost the vision that they promise to. "In sickness and in health" means commitment, whether that sickness is emotional or psychological, relational or, yes, physical. Commitment to a partner is trivial compared to that commitment between a man and woman bound in marriage. But that doesn't mean it doesn't mean something to you. Take your time to weigh it out. People say follow your heart. I think we need to balance that with duty and commitment. Consider the duties you have with your family; the commitments you have made. Then decide.  more

  • Many have chosen a relationship over a career opportunity. Many have chosen a career opportunity over a relationship... and regretted it. The reviews... here are mixed, in part because of how much context we are missing. You have the details of your life. We don't. So, the choice is yours. You might consider the following questions: How is my relationship with my partner? How much do I value the commitment I have with my partner? If partner is not also spouse: Would I consider marrying my partner [a marital situation Requires that the Commitment to one another be Prioritized.]? How many blessings do I have right here where I am? How many blessings can I anticipate in the place I might move to? What kinds of people can I bless right here in this place, because I know them? Can I find similar work right here? Can my partner find similar work to his current job there? What things that are important to my partner can be found there?  more

  • You are not married. Both of you build yourself, your career, your life, the rest will fall into place either with that person or without that person.

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  • I understand your pain, but trust me, I'm in the same shoes, and the best advice I can give you is that Family comes first. If you're a man, I suggest... you speak reasonably with your partner, communicate clearly, and be open to listening to her so you know what she really wants.
    On the other hand, if you're a lady like me...Hmm, I suggest you also speak clearly and be open with your man; I am currently experiencing that, and I couldn't travel because I have 2 kids. Guess what I had to let go.
    A job lost can be found, but a family lost is dead gone. My opinion, though.
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  • Where in the nation? or where in the globe? all the where you can be within the earth and reachable via phone, video, and letters, mails & presents by... air, ship and many modes. Just take a chance and move on your carrier up and dont miss out the oppurtunity and within span of months, youmay have chance to come back and serve in the same city with the same employer. carry on and think you must be less than 35 yrs OLD  more

  • You called him your partner not your husband. Many of us, especially women, have sacrificed for a relationship and regret it later. If he loves you... he will not give ask you to choose. Make your decision on your future not the maybe future with your partner. Go! This is advice coming from a 52yr old woman. Run! more

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  • No career no relationship

  • You go and tell them after they will appreciate you later

  • There will never be retained and sustained value in relationship without sacrifice. At times, we must let go of some values to increase other values.... Your husband is doing well, you are already working close to your husband, remain close to him since he is doing well. May I tell you that the future is bright, don't be tempted by promotion, you should stay close to your husband, and another promotion will come in proximity to your husband, value and hold onto to ur relationship while you continue to work. Best wishes.  more

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  • The question borders on personal values. As
    long as you are employed you are dispensable so the matter is what of the two is key and critical for you... as well as the implications it has on your relationship, vision and purpose. Someone will always have a plan for you if your value and contribution is evident, but you need to create and follow your plan. more

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  • The question borders on personal values. As
    long as you are employed you are dispensable so the matter is what of the two is key and critical for you... as well as the implications it has on your relationship, vision and purpose. Someone will always have a plan for you if your value and contribution is evident, but you need to create and follow your plan. more

  • Are you a mother? If not, can your partner do the same if they were in the same position? If the answer is no to both those questions, move without... thinking twice. more

  • Are kids involved

  • Kids matter

  • How long have you been with your partner? How far away is the move. Is there a way your relationship can work long distance like is it close enough to... travel to your partner for weekends? Honestly if you're questioning if you should end your relationship over a job you're relationship is probably not that serious in the 1st place.  more

  • You say partner rather than spouse. If it’s the latter, they have as much right to the decision as you do and how portable is their career vs yours.... Can you get another position without moving. And then there are kids, pets, elder care. It all matters. I’ll try and say it means the same if you are not married, and some will say “it’s the same,” but the reality is it isn’t. Either way, not an easy consideration and a lot of pros and cons beyond money that have to be discussed and agreed to.  more

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