[UT-Engineer]

I'm currently working for a state agency, which is 80 miles from where I live, and the pay is pretty good. Only problem is, my current position is a "temporary" full time position, thus it will end soon (about 3 months).

I was offered an interview with another agency at a lower pay rate, roughly 65% of what I’m currently making, only this position would be a permanent full time job and in the same city where I live.

Here's where my dilemma comes in. My supervisor called me over the weekend and plans to retire in a month. His position was offered to me, with a $1000 per month raise and the guarantee that i would have at least another 11 months at this "temporary full time" job. With the condition that I obviously decline any offers that come my way and that I stop interviewing up until this position is ending (next September).

What would you do in this situation. Take the higher paying (temp) job in with an 80 mile drive, one way, or 50% of that pay 5 miles away, and permanent. I’m really torn here and advice from my fellow Camaro comrades would really help me out.