Would you take this job opportunity?

Advice Needed: Employment

I’m 25 and work at a funeral home. My company has offered me a temporary assignment in a location that’s 7 hours away from my home for a minimum of 9 weeks.

They would provide:
Free furnished accommodation
A company vehicle for basic errands
An extra $500/week on top of my regular pay
The opportunity to work closely with one of the company’s strongest leaders and gain more experience

I have two options:
Option 1:
Go north for about 3 weeks at a time
Come home for about 6 days
Repeat the cycle

Option 2:

Stay up north for the duration of the assignment

Work a more regular full-time schedule
Have roughly 2 out of every 3 weekends off
Financially and professionally, I think it’s a great opportunity. My company seems to have a lot of confidence in me, and I can see how the experience could help my career.
The thing I’m struggling with is that I’d be away from my partner and home for most of the summer. We live together, and being apart for weeks at a time is the biggest thing making me hesitate.
If you were in my position, would you take it? Why or why not?

Posted Jun 10, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC

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