[QUOTE=LBTC]<big hug> MM, we're all worried about making mistakes. The truth is, though, that there are NO mistakes. Nothing is permanent. If you find you're unhappy with the next job you find....just put your chin up and start looking again. <grin>

So true. I always say, "I was looking for a job when I found this one."

Well, here's where I part from the group (sort of)

MM, you are young. In 20-30 years, you'll be thinking of retirement. I, too, "fell" into a job I never thought I'd do (business manager at a University - heck I'm not even that good at math!). I'm now 5 years from retirement (due to the way that our retirement works, I'll can retire a 55) and I wouldn't change anything. I often thought that I'd rather have a job closer to home, more in line with my major (Romance Languages - hey - there's a money maker!) etc. But this has been a good career.

I think I'd bite the bullet & go for the bigger job. I also don't think that a commute is a bad thing. I used to commute an hour to work (driving) and found it to be relaxing because I listened to books on tape. If you're in a train, you can read, knit or take a nap. Heck, you could even do your makeup if you want! You already said in another thread that you don't have to do your hair

If the job totally reeks, you can find another. But I'd look towards the future first.

My $.03 (oops! I don't know how that converts to pounds!)