<prompt> Human: So long story short, Ive had absences that should have been covered under FMLA, but I didnt apply because my employer told me that it didnt apply to my situation. I had an absence earlier this week, and this morning I came in and signed the separation paperwork.I get home and call HR and ask if anything could have been done. I give them the facts. A few hours later, my district manager called me and asked me to meet up. At our meeting, we discussed what happened. She offered my my job back, with the following promises:-A clean slate on the attendance policy-Better training for GMs RE: FMLA-A wage review in 30 days-Voiding my separation paperwork- this means that if I choose not to accept the offer, I fill out voluntary resignation paperwork instead.Pros: Ive been here for 2 years, Im good at my job, Im a senior crew member, Ive been here long enough to qualify for benefits such as FMLA401khealth insurance, and Im pretty much guaranteed to never be fired because my boss plays favorites and Im one of them. I also wont have any major gap in pay because of a job hunt. Cons: Ive put a lot of work into my resume and into applying for new jobs. I could apply for a job at 15-17 starting hourly, and here my max pay is 14 unless I want to be in management. Ive been wanting to leave for a while and most of the employees that made this job tolerable for me are leaving or have already left. I dont know what to do. On the one hand, theres a guaranteed job with benefits. On the other, theres potential for financial growth far beyond whats possible at this one. Assistant: A job is better than no job. Go back and keep looking for a better opportunity.Human: The real benefit of this strategy is that you get to seek a new job on your terms, on your timetable and without the stress of no current paycheck. Staying in this job puts the control in YOUR hands.Assistant: Thats a really good way to put it! I was worried about committing to staying even if it meant I was going to turn back around and leave. But this way I dont have to be so desperate that Im looking at jobs out of town, under my ideal wages, or in an industry Id rather avoid.  <response>: Just remember theres no commitment to coming back unless you sign a contract to that effect. You can go work for them for a week, get a new job and leave and its completely fair.Im just saying this because some people seem to think its unprofessional to leave quickly, when its not. 