depends on the payout. if it's enough then walk away; of not then accept the job and start looking for another one. Of course it's up to you but I wouldn't work for anyone who expected me to compromise myself.

Tough choice.

After what they've done to you I would not hold much loyalty to the company. Don't feel pressured into taking what they offer. There must be other opportunities closer to your home which would pay only marginally less, if not as much, no?

How long do you have until the change is effective?

My proposal is to use the scoring system to rationalize the decision you have to take.

• Make a list of the possibilities you have :
  • Accept the new job,
  • Leave as soon as possible,
  • Stay for a while but search a new job (with head-hunters ?) unbeknown to your boss.

  [*]Make two lists ( one positive, one negative) for each possibility above.[*]Give a score between 4 and 1 (with + for positive and - for negative) for each position of the first list and with opposite signs for the second.[*]Add up all the scores and you will get a sum for each possibility. The one with the maximum will be the one you should choose.

If you are not satisfied with your result the first time, try it again, change the parameters, play with the scores until you have the feeling that you have found the right solution.

Try it and tell me what you think about my proposal.

The most important is not the result, it’s the path to arrive at a goal which suits you.

I like Bob's approach too.

It's ironic that, now that you've done their dirty work for them, the big shots don't need you any more. They must be a bunch of wimps.

Best wishes on your new position, whatever decision you may make. I know you will do a good job.

I like Bob's approach too.

Me too! Bob's approach is rational, you shouldn't be making this kind of decision on emotion.

ironic that, now that you've done their dirty work for them, the big shots don't need you any more.

It's a sad lesson to learn (which many of us have done in our lives), that you can give 110% to a company, assuming they'll take care of you, but in reality, they look out for themselves first and foremost.

Good luck on your next job, and try not to stress too much about it. Things will work out for the best. And who knows, you might look back on this event as a time when things really took off for you.