@Dave – I've been in this same group for quite a long time now. Sometimes it's hard to kick old habits. I'd say that's part of the 1%. The other issue is that the new job might be more stressful. The hiring manager assures me this won't be the case, but nothing can be more relaxed than my current gig.

The thing you need to realize is that there is a reason you put your paperwork together and applied for a position other than the one you currently have.

10 miles you can commute on a bike, leave for work later, get home earlier, etc….

You get to say w/in the company you are currently employed. so all of your 401k, vacation or pto, etc will just move over. From this regard you aren't starting from scratch.

You get to learn a new part of your organization which helps keep you sharp AND more valuable ($$) to the organization.

And you also get you broaden your knowledge of technologies. I don't think i need to explain this benefit, but it's also really big.

Last and most importantly you are going to be working with someone whom you feel would be great to work with. Think of it as the spark for the fire. Working with great people is a reason you stay in a position or move to another.

…so i guess i'm scratching my head asking 'so what's the 1% holding you back?'