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It seems the biggest question is, “do you really want to move to Switzerland?” That’s a big change.

The next biggest question is, how will this affect you financially, not just the pay, but the final savings after all the taxes and expenses.

And I think third is the career trajectory, if you really want to be in management or are happy as an individual contributor.

There are lots of jobs out there. You can find a better fit if this isn’t the right one.

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Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Would you say I should bring up my concern to them? I don't need promises or guarantees, but I would have liked to know what is their career trajectory and promotion system.

Absolutely. If you are tempted to turn this job down because it’s not the right fit, instead of turning it down, you should bring your exact concerns to them, both that you feel you are already leading a team successfully and that you want a clear pathway to leadership responsibility again. An excellent employer is going to listen and adjust to your concerns.

The average employer on the other hand is just going to lie and tell you exactly what you want to hear so they can hire you, consequences be damned.

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