Thanks for this article, it's incredibly timely for me. I'm starting to think about making a jump from my first post-college job into something with more responsibility. I've always labeled myself a "mercenary" (after all, if I didn't care about the money, I'd be in the Peace Corps). But, I've always felt that personal and professional development needed a place in the equation. Thanks for posting about the other issues that affect a job change besides salary. I'll be refering back to this post as I move forward in my search!