How would you choose between jobs in this situation?

The temp job would allow you to get out of debt paying off student loans which is a big expense but when the job is over there is no guarantee you will secure another job within a 3-6 month period prior to your funds running out. It appears most of your money earned will pay off student loans therefore how much will you be able to save since it is recommended you have at least six months savings to cover rent, utilities and other expenses. Do you have a Plan B meaning you could stay with family until you secure another job if unsuccessful in securing a job 3 months after the temp assignment? Or you could start looking for a permanent position, since the chances of securing a job is higher when you have a job, three (3) months prior to the ending date of the assignment leaving the temp job if the opportunity offers good pay, benefits etc. Does the temp job offer health insurance in the event you get ill which could wipe out your savings? It is a gamble however there are no guarantees in life and your current job could experience losses resulting in layoffs. This is a decision only you can make but please consider all the facts so you can make an informed decision. Good Luck!,

I would speak to your current boss. E plain the situation and tell him that you will be back in October. As long as you don't burn bridges I don't see why you couldn't get you old job when you were done.

One question I think you may need to ask yourself as well is if you will actually be able to work 12 hours a day, every day for that long a period of time. It wouldn't leave much time for socializing or anything like that, and your personal routine would need to fit into a strict regimen. Just something else to think about. Good luck :)

FreeFrom... has a great answer. Other things to consider: who covers the moving expenses and are you locking yourself into a lease at the new location that could prevent/discourage you from moving back? Is the temp job more in line with your career goals? Also find out how income taxes are being handled with the temp job. If you are considered a contractor, income taxes may not be withheld from your paychecks and you'll have to account for them differently with the IRS. And how much less do you expect to earn from the next job you take - is it enough to cover your monthly bills? If you decide to take the temp position, I recommend putting money in savings before paying down the student loan - enough to cover moving expenses, taxes and bills for at least 3 months (in case it takes a while to find another job or the next one pays less than you expect). If nothing else, this gives you a safety net in case of medical incident that isn't covered by insurance... or you just pay down your student loans a little later.

FreeFrom... has a great answer. Other things to consider: who covers the moving expenses and are you locking yourself into a lease at the new location that could prevent/discourage you from moving back? Is the temp job more in line with your career goals? Also find out how income taxes are being handled with the temp job. If you are considered a contractor, income taxes may not be withheld from your paychecks and you'll have to account for them differently with the IRS. And how much less do you expect to earn from the next job you take - is it enough to cover your monthly bills? If you decide to take the temp position, I recommend putting money in savings before paying down the student loan - enough to cover moving expenses, taxes and bills for at least 3 months (in case it takes a while to find another job or the next one pays less than you expect). If nothing else, this gives you a safety net in case of medical incident that isn't covered by insurance... or you just pay down your student loans a little later.

One question I think you may need to ask yourself as well is if you will actually be able to work 12 hours a day, every day for that long a period of time. It wouldn't leave much time for socializing or anything like that, and your personal routine would need to fit into a strict regimen. Just something else to think about. Good luck :)

I would speak to your current boss. E plain the situation and tell him that you will be back in October. As long as you don't burn bridges I don't see why you couldn't get you old job when you were done.