The Job Dilemma

Ok... Ever since my now ex-husband returned from Iraq it has been necessary for me to work two jobs. I all of a sudden had no money, with no warning, and lots of bills to pay. Seriously, I have three kids people so I freaked out. I already had a job but I wasn't making great money and it had been discussed that he would be helping me out so I could finish school... guess things changed. So hence the second job... yeah!! That is the back story...

Now I work during the week at my regular office job... I do ok, could be making more if I really wanted to tie myself to this line of work forever.... but it doesn't quite pay the bills... not all of them anyways. So I also work at a Bar & Grill on Friday and Saturday nights. It is fun at times and extremely tiring... especially on Fridays (I sometimes work 18 hours between the two, not including travel time). I really like the bar I work at though... they are great people and I look forward to seeing everyone... I get some really great hugs from my customers. I have become friends with almost everyone that walks in the door. They sold it... no warning... well a little one... on New Year's Eve there was a note posted on the back wall telling us that effective Jan. 1 the restaurant was sold. They would be calling a select few and giving them the opportunity to transfer to one of the other locations, but the rest of us would be allowed to stay on at the new place. We are still operating under the same name and menu and General Manager until February, but the owners are different and they have changed things a lot.

The new place is going to be a sports bar and the new owners, although very nice, know nothing about running a restaurant and I am so afraid that things are going to fall apart there.

So here is the dilemma (a decision needs to be made today)...

I was offered a transfer to another location, my choice of two different ones, both of which are much closer to my house. There is a possibility to continue working with my current GM... he will just be a manager. I would like to stay with the company but I am concerned moving to a different location. If you have worked in the business you understand how hard it is to get good shifts, get regular customers, have things set so you make good money... I am not sure I have the resources to wait.

They have asked me to stay at the new bar as well (they knew I would be one that would be offered a transfer) and they tell me all the time that I am amazing and they love me... blah, blah. I do have a customer base there and although some will not come back because of the name change/atmosphere change, a lot will. I have been told by many that I better not leave, they would miss me too much. Some even said that if I leave they definitely won't come back. I made great money there this weekend but I am scared it was a fluke and just because of the Cardinal's game.

Honestly, it could be bad either way, or it could be great... who knows. No matter what I choose I can't go back to the other later if it doesn't work out cause they will be hurt... either way... ugh, why can't things just stay the same?

Any ideas... comments... HELP!!