[joconde]

If salaries are likely to go down significantly and for a long time soon, I'd double my job-searching efforts, to have to option of leaving within a year or two.

If the current situation seems stable, I'd take it easy and enjoy the next couple years without the stress of having to move soon. I'm not that keen on turning my life upside down right now unless there's a significant gain to make. (The last few years were stressful so I'd like to take it easy for a while.)

I'm not sure why you asked this, but I can assure you I'm not trying to waste anyone's time, and I have a rational reason for asking.

[jstx1]

I didn't mean to come across confrontational, I really don't think that you can do much either way. For example:

> I'd double my job-searching efforts, to have to option of leaving within a year or two.

Job searching doesn't work that way - if it goes well you'll end up with a bunch of offers that you'll need to accept or reject within some time frame; you don't get to bank all the offers you get and use them in two years.

It's always good to be employable, have relevant skills, be able to interview well etc. - this applies to good and bad markets.

[joconde]

> I didn't mean to come across confrontational

Me neither :)

> Job searching doesn't work that way - if it goes well you'll end up with a bunch of offers that you'll need to accept or reject them within some time frame

In that situation, I would be ready to accept leaving in a few months. I would prefer to wait, but not if it brings salaries down significantly.

> It's always good to be employable, have relevant skills, be able to interview well etc. - this applies to good and bad markets.

That's good advice. I'll keep looking, but there's a difference between keeping an eye on the market and preparing to leave quickly.

[qorrect]

I personally value an interesting daily work life over money. Unless you are woefully under paid, my advice is do what interests you.