Should I Take This Job?

Recently let go from my prior firm, solid coverage group @ BB in NYC. I just got a new offer at a good coverage team at another bank considered an 'elite boutique,' however, the location is in West Coast. I'm not a huge fan of West Coast, and would rather stay in NYC. Should I take this job or wait it out for the market to open up? 

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OP fails to provide any of the details that would position us to answer the question, such as: 

1. Length of experience before layoff

2. How long OP has been laid off

3. How aggressively he or she has been at the job search process

4. If you dont take the offer what is your plan B? Just keep hunting for NYC when no one is hiring until January, and even then most firms are bracing for a recession?

OP help us help you, give us the information needed to answer your question if you want serious advice. 

 
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