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I was in a similar position. Quality of life was a big factor, but that didn't stop me from negotiating for a salary increase that is common for changing jobs. I also was honest about my pending payout with the old company.
In the end, they increased the salary, gave me another week of vacation and a signing bonus to ease the pain of walking away from a pending bonus.
If you are good and they want you, they will negotiate.
For someone who has been working a considerable time (not a recent grad), starting out at 2 weeks vacation is a little insulting. You bring hard earned experience to a company that should allow you to slot in at a level comparable to someone who's been there for years.
You have to sell yourself...honestly state what you are bringing to the new company...if you know your worth it will be easy to ask for it.
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