If you work for who I think you do, I'd view the opportunity as a "lifeboat on the Titanic"...unknown, but at least a snowball's chance
. When faced with a "decision" back in the fall of '08, I bailed (retired)...life couldn't be better and I have absolutely no regrets. I could either continue on with who I considered the Motormeister of IT...which was being bought out by "your" outfit, and even then I saw the writing on the wall. Speaking with former coworkers...I made the right move. BTW, I've seen more top-notch performers "shown the door" during outsourcings, mergers, etc. than I care to think about over the years, and you know what....invariably they're in a "better" place (mentally, financially, etc.) before the dust settles...even in the worst of economic times. Only "you" can make this decision and it's nice to have options...many I know had it forced upon them. Good luck Thom!