Hi all. I am presently working as a lecturer in a private uni at my hometown in perak. Current gross salary is 4.9k. I have been thinking of switching careers and so started applying for jobs some three weeks ago. So far, i have attended interviews with 2 companies in the klang valley and have another scheduled for next monday. Yesterday i received an offer from one of the firms i had met earlier this week... rm5.9k gross.

I am turning 31 later this year and have been contemplating a change of career to the industry/corporate environment. My wife who also teaches at the same uni is also looking for a job in klang valley so we are thinking of relocating some time later this year. Our present commitment includes paying monthly installments for our house in ipoh and the one myvi which we share.

Hope to get some advice whether i should accept it and put in my resignation right away. If you have questions, just ask and i will reply. Thanks in advance for sharing your opinions.

Thanks for the replies. Yes i understand the increase of living cost means moving to kl may result in a nett loss. Hoping my wife will also get a similar increase that will slightly cushion the impact of having to rent a relatively safe place to stay.

I have been contemplating this switch of career for a year now, and we both feel a short term sacrifice may be worth it considering the potential of salary growth in the industry as compared to staying on in academia and having to invest in a phd journey which will take many years with only a small pay rise at the end.

Am just worried that we will lose both value and drive each day we continue staying in our present comfort zones...

Dilemma... listen to the heart, which urges me to explore a new path... or listen to the brain, which urges me to listen to your advice.