State legs majority leader vs Congressman, which is a better position?

[LabourJersey]

In a state without term limits? State Legislative majority leader, no question at all.

They have actual power and influence. State politics is also more appealing/less soul-crushing than national politics (Richmond and Trenton are a lot more congenial and satisfying to work in than Washington, unless you're a lobbyist).

Also unless you're in a very large state, you can go back to your regular home at night (or have short stays in hotels during session) as opposed to costly second residences in DC which everyone outside of the DC metro area has to do.

[LabourJersey]

In a state without term limits? State Legislative majority leader, no question at all.

They have actual power and influence. State politics is also more appealing/less soul-crushing than national politics (Richmond and Trenton are a lot more congenial and satisfying to work in than Washington, unless you're a lobbyist).

Also unless you're in a very large state, you can go back to your regular home at night (or have short stays in hotels during session) as opposed to costly second residences in DC which everyone outside of the DC metro area has to do.

This is the first time I’ve ever seen someone describe Trenton as congenial or appealing.

The actual city is not appealing at all (heck, even New Brunswick is better than Trenton) - but the political atmosphere IS more congenial than Washington if you're a legislator.

Especially since most legislators are in Trenton only for the day (nearly all of the state is within relatively easy driving distance), that's good enough.