conversation: User (ResolutionX): "Hello,\n\nI work for a company in Maine as an Information Security Consultant, it pays pretty well but that's all. There's no benefits tied to it, (other than the benefits associated with being self-employed). Although that also comes with a few difficulties.\n\nToday I was told they plan on offering me an actual full time position, (I already work full time, this will just make me a salary employee). Great! That means reliable checks on a weekly basis, paid leave, budget for a mobile device, education benefits, my own office, health insurance, potential for bonuses. All wonderful things!\n\nSo what's the issue? It comes at a big cost. By big I mean a 30% cut in yearly pay. Well that's not a big deal with all those benefits right? Well yes except for one detail, I'm also in the national guard, which offers better versions of several of those benefits including insurance and education/training.\n\nThey haven't made an official offer to me yet but I'm a little worried. Like most people my age I have student loan debt I'm trying to pay as fast as possible.\n\nCan anyone offer advice for me? Something I haven't thought of?"
  Self: "Unless they are terminating your position as a contracted employee, you'd probably be better off to keep it as is.  If they tell you your job will no longer exist, then a job is better than no job, at least until you can find something better."
  