An interesting proposition

So my boss just approached me with an interesting gamble - a toss of the coin to decide my fate. He offered me a 50% raise on my base salary if I win, or being fired on the spot if I lose. What a way to decide how my life will unfold - should I go for the gold and hope to get a decent chunk of change (all said and done once I calculate commission into it would be roughly a $20k raise) and take the chance of being out on the streets looking to code for food again? Talk about a run of the mill day in the good old office.

I'm thinking no - I have a condo now, and a puppy to take care of. God the weight of responsibility can be heavy on your shoulders when you get old! Thoughts? Comments? Should I go for it?

Comments

[Jake]

I have a condo now, and a puppy to take care of.

Did you hear that? Wait, listen. Yep, that's the sound of your soul dying.

[Seth]

Dude - you shoulda flipped the coin!

[sbbb]

No way - if the boss values you he wouldn't make you take a choice like that.