<prompt> Human: edit Im a full stack software developer without a degreeSo I got laid off three weeks ago and now have a few different offers on the table. I want to make the best quality of life and financial decision here. Im currently in Scottsdale AZ and have maxed out credit cards, amounting to about 11k in debt plus a car loan. I have 1500 left in severance pay and nothing else. My rent is 1700. Too much. Im single. No kids. Edit I also have to pay 3200 in early termination to break my lease. They will let me split it up over 6 monthly payments. Still, 1300 rent is a 400 savings over my current rent. I have an offer for a job in Denver 18 more expensive than Scottsdale for 115k plus 10 bonus. I have a pending offer for a company in Scottsdale for 95-105k plus bonus. And I have an offer for a 6 month contract with potential to hire in Austin for 70hr. I dont have friends here or in Denver. I have a network of friends and former co-workers in Austin. I have a living situation lined up for 800 a month with a friend and roommate. Is it worth taking a 6 month contract to potentially pay down debt and build up a financial cushion? Does the fact I have friends in Austin sweeten the deal? I need to decide on Austin today, Denver by Wednesday, and Ill get the Scottsdale offer in a meeting on Tuesday. What makes the most sense here?  <response>: Unless theyre really good friends in Austin Id ask Denver to cover the cost to break your lease upon accepting the offer. Contract gigs are a risky play, and theres a very good chance youll end up unemployed by the end of it. Youre maxed out on everything and need steady income for awhile. 