It is better to stay with family and sacrifice the high-wage job.
One of the reasons (of many) that society started falling apart was when generations went their separate ways.
Man oh man, is my 97 YO mom with dementia glad I’m still here a block away. Her other son (who happens to live right near Annapolis) sees her once a year.
Actually you are right. Your Mom needs you and that is great that you are near by. I know there are certain situations where it is best to stay put. I am talking about the complainers saying “poor me”, but you and many on FR are not like that.