@phoenixwren, @creativesoul, @bboyady, @notconvinced, @jusipassetti, @roselifecoach, @inalittlewhile

Thank you all for your comments and advice! I decided to take a bit of a leap and request a schedule that would allow for easier carpooling while still working the busy weekend shifts that they need covered. I'm waiting on a call back and have a potential interview scheduled Monday morning.

I thought hard about making money and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. I know that I would be miserable if taking a job meant I would be on opposite schedules of my love--meaning no time together-- as well as extra stress from juggling the vehicle and driving through the busy unknown-to-me city.

If the schedule gets accepted, I will take the job, if not, I know that there are other opportunities out there for me and won't stress knowing I'm making the right choice for myself and my partner.

Some might call it best of both worlds, I'd say better labeled compromise. Things are looking up either way!