To wonder has anyone regretted leaving a secure good job for a better paid job?

[Pissedoffandcovidy]

Posting here as there’s no one I can ask in real life! Currently pretty happy in my job, have been promoted twice, senior, I like the people I work with, really suits my knowledge and skills. Bit underpaid for the role and not sure there’s much further progression to be had. Sort of public sector. 30 min walking commute. Been approached for a new job which I haven’t been offered yet but looks like it might go that way. New but somewhat related sector, one completely new element which will widen my skills and improve my marketability, more money, but private sector and it’s quite clear if I don’t make the grade I’ll be out on my ear.
I have 3 kids. Anyone moved for more money and to further their skills and either:
didn’t regret it/go for it (YANBU)
regretted it/don’t do it! (YABU)

I moved from a job I was good at, settled in but was reaching the end of my promotion/development opportunities. I took a 20k a year pay rise and work fully remotely. It’s the best decision I ever made. It took a while to adjust to the culture (much nicer than old and that took some adapting to), I’ve been in new place for 8 months and can’t see me leaving. Lots of those around me have been in the company 20+ years. Culture is great, perks are great, work is hard but interesting and plenty of development opportunities.

I have done this and regretted it short term, yes. Sometimes leaving a comfortable environment where you are respected is a jolt.

Long term though I think change and continuing to challenge yourself is almost always a positive thing. Even if you don’t much like the new job: you don’t have to stay forever and the experience will usually strengthen your CV and your confidence.

Staying in jobs for years isn’t automatically bad but it’s quite easy to get too comfortable and drift and atrophy a bit.

I worry that the culture mightn’t be as good as my current role, which is supportive, generally kind but also focussed on getting things done and taking on challenges. Also likely to perhaps need an extra day in office - currently I do 2, sometimes more.

@Thepeopleversuswork that’s a very good point, I moved jobs before and ended up absolutely hating it but I definitely developed and it was good for me in the long run. However that time I wasn’t leaving a job I really liked so I had less to lose!

Anyone else made this kind of move?

I'm considering it. My worries are that I am well respected where I am, have the support of my colleagues and my boss doesn't care if I need to come in late or leave early or work from home at the last minute for some child related reason. I then remind myself that I am excellent at my job and underpaid so I should have the respect & support of my colleagues and that I am effectively on call 24/7 and always work many more than my contracted hours so of course my boss isn't going to make a fuss if I come in 30 mins late or similar occasionally. I also remind myself that this is my fourth job and I have always done well so, whilst this job is lovely, it's not unusual. And money is really tight at the moment.