So the other day I went to Ottawa for a job interview. This interview went very well and, much to my suprise, the panel seemed to think that I have potential. Only one problem…although the position was advertised for now until the end of March, they want someone who will continue after that; probably as full time staff.

Yesterday I got a phone call from one of the panel members basically offering me the job as long as I am willing to move to Ottawa after March if the full time position can be funded. BUT if I do that then I’m basically giving up on the ongoing saga which is the 13 month hiring process doing my old job.

Job A (in Ottawa):
- doesn’t pay as well
- is in Ottawa
- doesn’t have much upward mobility

But:
- would involve a lot of responsibility
- I would be the boss of everything
- would be more satisfying in the short-term

Job B (13 month hiring process)
- is by no means assured (they might very well hire someone else)
- would be less interesing in the short-term
- is much more bureaucratic

BUT
- the pay would be better
- there are more opportunities for advancement
- could potentially be much more satisfying in the long-run

I have until Monday morning to decide and I think I’m going to take every second they’ve given me to sort this one out.