[codyguy]

1. Don't depend on your job to "teach" you new things.

2. Many times the uncool things pay the bills. Dwell on your personal commitments that require money. (Expenses, responsibilities (kids, parents etc)) and see if the risk is worth it. From what you wrote, I'm assuming that the present job is stable.

3. Get a realistic view of your job prospects in the area. Suppose you get a higher paying job, how long can they afford your "high" salary. You don't want to get into a situation where you get into a new job and get laid off after a couple of months due to recession.

[sfjobthrow]

1. Of course not! I do a lot of work on things in my spare time - some of that work actually led to this job. But when you're at a place 8+ hours per day, you might as well be learning and growing.

2. Correct, the job is quite stable and all our bills are easily covered. Part of my concern is I'm not making the most of my earning potential for things like savings and retirement and side business/projects.

3. I'm in San Francisco and have literally been contacted by recruiters 2-3 times a week since I arrived here 7 months ago. I don't think finding a new job is an issue. I agree that I'd have to be very careful not to join a sinking ship!