Do you only want to take that job because it is “a great chance”, people expect it from you, you think you have to to secure your future? Or do you actually find the possibility interesting and exciting?

I really feel with you when you say that it is important to you to have a stable net of friends and places you know around you – and if everything in you resists leaving that, maybe you should not force yourself.

Studies do show that we regret the things we didn’t do more than those we do. But on the other hand I think it is equally important to follow your gut, and be brave enough to pass out on an opportunity if all your warning signals say it’s not a good idea for your wellbeing.

Apart from that: If you don’t really have the job offer for certain yet, why don’t you just go to the interview and see how it feels? Maybe it’s less awkward than you think, or maybe you will know then for sure that you don’t want this?

Good luck!