Yes?

Sometimes when God answers prayers, he answers them with more questions.

Living this consultant life has made it difficult for me to make short-term and long-term plans because everything is bounded by what I'll be doing and where I will be at that certain point in time. For the past months I have been praying for a little certainty in my life. My contract here in client B is ending on January 2 and this month is a very critical month for me since they will decide if they're giving me an extension or not. A part of me wants to continue working here because I've already built that certain comfort level after doing the same thing over and over the past year. *yep, it's been a year!* But a part of me also wanted to move on to a new project and client so that I can learn and experience something new. As a consultant, it is essential that I keep up-to-date with the latest technologies so the best way to acquire this is through exposure to different clients.

Couple of days ago, I got an unofficial news that my contract won't be renewed.


I was hoping for another project extension, maybe 2-3 more months here in Phoenix.
Funny that when God answered my prayers, instead of giving me an extension, I got a new job offer. Yes, client B is trying to pirate me. They knew I was on bond with my current employer but they're willing to pay that off. They knew I will have problems with my current visa but they are willing to sponsor me and get me a valid working visa so I can work for them. And yes, they will pay for all the legal and processing costs just to get me onboard. Of course I asked about the salary, benefits, etc. and I am glad that they are not giving me a salary-cut! Yup! The compesation package is greater than what I am making/getting now. And best of all, I will not be bonded to them or be required to render certain number of years if I accept the offer. God's been good to me.

All I have to do is say YES and client B will start working on the legalities of this offer. Just one word and everything that I have thought of how my life will be in the next 2 years will drastically change.

Now, the question is, am I convinced that I can leave my first love which is consulting? Yes, I can always go back to consulting if I get bored with the new job but that changes the timeline that I have mapped for myself. Hayyy... I need opinions. Let me borrow a famous line from my boss, "I will not be emotional about this". But then, who wouldn't be if it is a life changing decision and giving up something that you've held on to for the last quarter of your life.