I ended up accepting the new offer of employment, simply because I couldn't turn down a position with such an established and industry leading company. I've pretty much finished up everything my current (soon previous) employer needs from me, so they are giving me next week off. I will be starting my new job on Oct. 8th.
As a recap, I have thoroughly enjoyed my work the past (almost) 3 years. The people here are courteous and easy going, and my boss has always been pleasant to work for. I have learned a lot in my time here, exploring new technologies, and applying my expertise to the geospatial field. Also, I will greatly miss my company provided i7 laptop and Targus backpack. =(
However, I know that better things await me at my new job. It is a very large company with plenty of room for me to move up, and even sideways if I ever want to. There will always be new and interesting projects in a variety of interesting fields. Also, a shorter drive is a bit of a plus. =P
