Relocate to NYC or stay in the UK?

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend. After lurking on this subreddit for a while, I’m finally posting because I’m facing a bit of a dilemma.

I’m in my 20s, earning around £60K in a low cost-of-living area in the UK. I work in consulting with roughly 8 years of experience, have a clear path to senior management, and enjoy a strong relationship with my team.

That said, I feel like I’m stagnating when it comes to building meaningful wealth in the UK. While I save a significant portion of my income, it doesn’t feel like enough to eventually live the life I aspire to. My main concern is my earning potential—realistically, I think it’ll be hard to surpass £130K within the next 10–15 years.

Because of this, I reached out to a director in my current firm’s New York office. They’ve offered me a role at the same level I’m in now, with a salary of $130K plus a 10% performance-based bonus. Relocation fees are covered, and I’ve been told my earnings will grow as I gain U.S. experience.

Here’s my dilemma: Will this move enhance or hinder my career?

I’m excited about the opportunity and feel the earning potential in the U.S. is much higher than in the UK. Plus, international experience could be a valuable asset. However, I can’t help but wonder if I’d be giving up a solid career path here in the UK, especially since the projects I’d work on here seem more dynamic and could make me a more well-rounded professional in the long run.

When I compare the numbers, I am actually left worse off at the end of month with the NYC offer.

Has anyone made a similar move? I’d really appreciate any advice or insights you can offer.