An apretinchip can be good even if it's for future use. Experience is always good. Sometime you may have to make a little less in order to make more at a later date. I agree with many others you can always quit if you hate it. if the pay is the same why not. You can still practice with the band ect and take care of INK you will just have to adjust things a little. I could be very wrong but I think the bigest part of what bothers you is that you can be your own boss. Don't worry it will only last for one year and then it's up to you. A year can go incrediably quick when you are busy and learning. Personally I'd take it. Unless the drop in pay is soo huge you cant make ends meet. Bsteph