have you checked out the cost of living here compared to other cities. 80 grand here is like 140K in other places. Ask TJ how the house prices and salaries are in Cali.
I am not saying I wouldn’t like more money, but everything is lower here, it all evens out. You may not want to hear that argument, but it’s the truth.
I had an offer for 20 grand more than what I make now in virginia and I would have been losing out bigtime if I took it.