Well I've been laid off twice this year and spent the last 2 months working my butt of on side jobs while interviewing like crazy for something a little more permanent. I finally caught a break this week, problem is it's two breaks.
I got a solid job lined up, starts Monday. The pay is low, but I can make it work and there's a bonus at the end big enough to pay off my one student loan. It's an 11-month contracted position co-running a local financial help center. The work looks enjoyable, I hit it off with the supervisor and her boss immediately, and it's in-town. I have to say yes or no by Friday and it's a one-shot deal. I start on Monday or don't get it at all since it's through a service industry grant. It would look awesome on my resume and provide for worry-free work (no chance of layoff).
Here's the problem. About a month ago I sent an application into an unknown automotive aftermarket company. After making it through some online quizzes and random stuff they were doing to weed out the fakers I was notified today that I had made the Top 20 and the owner wanted to talk to me. I was also informed of what company it was and holy cow if it isn't a HUGE opportunity for me, especially considering the car I race. This job would be high-stress, and it would take every ounce of my know-how to pull off from both the mechanical and business sides (it's a really high position). It's also a 50-mile trip to work each way.
Do I walk away from a guaranteed thing after months of fruitless searching for a 1-in-20 shot at my dream job?
