Two key sentences in what you wrote, Vash, at least in my opinion:
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it is tough to imagine going backwards to the regular grind. i have peeked behind the curtain, and i made a difference in my short time so far.
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That should help with your decision.
Then you offered:
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I took it as a positive sign that i didn't suck during my short term. he also said he would transfer me to my home-town when that position opens. maybe 2 years from now.
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While not a guarantee, that should also help you with your decision. I can do two years, as the saying goes, standing on my head.
In my first chosen profession there was little stability beyond the next shore tour. I did not get married until I was in my 30's, mostly because it is hard to find the right woman to put up with the Navy
and me at the same time
But I loved what I was doing and felt like I was making a difference.
I won't go into the whole litany, but in the first 12 years of our marriage I was either deployed or only making it home for weekends for 6 years. Not optimum but we did it because we were in it together and made it work. Mix in two kids as well.
That is the part that is missing: You didn't mention your wife. I never made a decision of this magnitude without her, still don't. I am not suggesting you haven't, but I found great solace in making sure it was a "we" decision.
One last thing. If you do decide to work with a commute for two years or so (and you will have leverage, btw, when the job opens up near you since you will kick ass) I recommend books on tape/CD or Rosetta Stone.
Best of luck in whatever you decide.
BTW, I left a job in the Pentagon as a SES because of the commute and the fact that I had kids in HS, so WTF do I know
