What's an antiquated programmer to do?

[scaeagles]

Have an official offer as of this morning. Not quite the level of pay I was expecting, but I understand why. It's an issue of a complete lack of knowledge of anything they work with vs. 16 years of practical experience in the business world. It's about 10% lower than market value in what I am experienced in, but 40% higher than someone coming in as a complete newby.

However, they recognize my experience in the real world of business and consulting, so they are willing to review my salary every three months during the first two years and increase based on performance. I can live with that, because I learn well.

Even with that, the offer is at almost exactly what I am making with my currently trimmed hours in consulting. No job insecurity. Only a chance for increased pay. No move necessary. Learning new stuff. Able to support my former job for a limited number of hours per month (which is a nice addition to my salary). Able to coach.

So why am I hesitating? I am concentrating way too much on giving up what I have now in terms of working at home. Time to grow up, I suppose. After ten years of doing that, though, it's going to be a difficult adjustment.

Sigh. I old them I'd let them know by Friday.