In a surprising turn of events, I find myself once again being promoted. I was offered an MIT (Manager In Training) position, and am now preparing to be able to run my own store. On top of the immediate boost to my salary for being an MIT, should I succeed and become a General Manager, my income will more than double.

There are risks and sacrifices involved though. For one, I will more than likely work a 60 hour week... every single week... forever.  I will also be required to move or travel wherever corporate tells me to, and leave behind my friends and family. The position itself is very demanding too, and failure to perform will certainly result in swift termination.

Part of me wants to step down, and keep my job as an Assistant Manager. It is much easier, and less stressful, to be second in command. But at the same time, I recognize that I should not let fear or laziness ruin an opportunity like this, on an offer that comes only once.

So there it is. The 'Bide' might end sooner than expected. And instead of worrying about regular things like car payments or credit card debt, I will worry about rich person things like "What's taking them so long to buff my Navigator". Bonus points if you have been around long enough to get that reference

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*Update*

Goodbye Minnesota, Hello Maryland.