OK you guys, I am soliciting opinions.

Since I've been sick and out of work since December, I'm beginning the process of (probably) moving to my sister's in MN. She lives right by the Mayo Clinic, so I could get my outpatient care there (and inpatient, if, God forbid, anything goes wrong once I go off the meds I'm on). I could work part-time and save some money without having to worry about rent and utilities and all that stuff.

BUT.

My former employer has always said they would take me back when I'm ready. There's an opening at the moment at one of the suburban papers they publish. It would be new territory for me, since they hired somebody to take over my old job, not knowing when I would be coming back, but it's a reporting job, and that's all I want.

BUT. I'm only cleared to work 20 hours a week right now. I told them I could do 25-30 in the hopes that they would say OK and I could stay here. Personally, I think 30 would reeeeeeeeally be pushing it, but I'm willing to give it a try.

So, I'm trying to decide which way I'm better off, going to Minnesota or staying here and working part-time. Here is what I've come up with so far:

-- Can I live on 25-30 hours/wk pay?
30, probably, but it would be tight.

-- What about wear and tear on the car?
Menomonee Falls is 20 miles from the office and 25 miles from where I live. Gas would probably still eat me alive.

-- What happens if I push myself too far and get sick again?
I'm straight back to square one -- no job security, no insurance.

-- Is it worth it to stay here and have to scramble for money all
the time, or better to cut out some bills and save some money?
I could always move to a cheaper place (although they might be tough
to find, this place is pretty cheap), get a roommate (ugh).

-- Why am I so desperate to stay here?
Frankly, with my T leaving, I don't care so much anymore. I'd be
coming back once a month to see my shrink, anyway, and spending the
night with friends.

In the present, I would love to stay here, but thinking about the
future, I have no idea what's better. Anybody want to jump in and help me clear my head?

Sigh......

Candy