Thank you for the detail! You definitely sounds like you should be 100k+ to me.
I would say you don't even have to move (although Seattle might be a good choice), but you'd have to find remote work.
Do you have a Github and LinkedIn profile? Put Go, Node and front-end expertise on there but don't say you're looking for a new position. When the recruiters start contacting you, let them know you're open to remote work ONLY if they can get you 90k+. They can get you this. State that it HAS to be remote in your initial contact and don't waiver.
Alternatively you could spend a couple years in the Bay Area or NY and build up a great network then move back as a consultant or remote employee.
Another negotiation tip: The recruiters will ask you how much you're currently making. DON'T tell them (you can after you get 100k+ :). Tell them "I'm not currently looking for work, but if you can find me something 90k+ I would be willing to take a look". Be nice but be firm.
I would say you don't even have to move (although Seattle might be a good choice), but you'd have to find remote work.
Do you have a Github and LinkedIn profile? Put Go, Node and front-end expertise on there but don't say you're looking for a new position. When the recruiters start contacting you, let them know you're open to remote work ONLY if they can get you 90k+. They can get you this. State that it HAS to be remote in your initial contact and don't waiver.
Alternatively you could spend a couple years in the Bay Area or NY and build up a great network then move back as a consultant or remote employee.
Another negotiation tip: The recruiters will ask you how much you're currently making. DON'T tell them (you can after you get 100k+ :). Tell them "I'm not currently looking for work, but if you can find me something 90k+ I would be willing to take a look". Be nice but be firm.