<human>: Some time ago, I relocated to a new city and state for a job, but I'm at the point where I'd like to move back home and I've been applying for jobs in my home state (I've gotten interviews, but no offers). However, there's a position open within my department that a couple of the higher-ups have encouraged me to apply for (including the hiring manager). I have very mixed feeling about where I work, and the position would only be a lateral move. It has the same classification as my current job, so no raise. However, the position would give me an opportunity to gain new skills which I could then transfer to other jobs. I'm an internal candidate, but there's no guarantee that I would get the position. If I *do* get the position, I feel that I would have to be in it at least two years before I can reasonably begin looking for work.

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<bot>: Should I apply as an internal candidate for a position at my current workplace or should I stick to my goal of returning home?