<prompt> Human: Current 50000. IT industry. Discontent because I wasnt learning anything and wanted to move into IT security. Im also the last employee holding knowledge on large client the rest have left or on leave. I expressed my discontent to manager and he escalated. Two months pass by. Nothing. I go apply to public sector IT job due to discontent, then I follow up with manager. I went to the interview. One month later, I receive a call from company president thanking me for my work so far and wanted to set up a path towards IT security. I say Great!. One week later, I get offer at public sector for 67000 for 12 months. Im thinking theres no way current employer would match. Accept offer on Monday and hand in resignation. The next day, I sense panic. I get a call from my director saying theyll have something I will be happy with including potential career paths over the next 3 years. I wanted to see what they were going to do so I agreed to see what they came up with. They offered 70000 and 2 career pathways. I can begin my career change after other employee on leave returns or I train someone new. I see two things here. One, I would be vulnerable during the transition to learning. Two, me leaving may jeopardize the client business. They have expressed gratitude for what Ive done and were apologetic about the progress. The resignation really escalated the issue. They said that they wanted to invest in me. I really do believe they are good employers, but Im conflicted. The public sector job is not IT security, but asset management business side of IT. It is temporary, but it is my in for other public sector jobs and that sweet, sweet pension. If I worked at public sector for 35 years with my highest 5 year salary averaging 80000, I would be paid 56000 each year in retirement until Im buried. My current pension is no where close. Is it more justifiable to unaccept a temporary job offer? Anything else I should consider?Assistant: Dont stay You are applying and interviewing for a reason. Its not good for you or the company if you stay Human: Thats what I was thinking. There is potential of losing the client due to lack of talent. The branch would be in the red if this client leaves. This is also possibly why it was escalated due to my resignation.  <response>: If they let themselves get in to that position, with you giving ample warning about your discontent, they deserve what they get. If you stay it will be all sunshine and roses only until you dont have them over a barrel. Theyre not sorry you got left hanging, theyre sorry you didnt just suck it up. Good on you! 