Just think it through carefully and throughly. I was working in a specialists office myself. They decided to open a new position. Since the hours were more to my liking I applied and accepted the position. A replacement was hired for my position. Within 8 months I was layed off because the drs. weren't bringing in the money that was expected and I was sent away. I always felt things could have been handled a bit differently: I would have gladly taken less hours just to keep the job. Wasn't meant to be. I know this isn't exactly your situation but you do need to think of all of the pros and cons. I wish I would have, however who would have thought that a specialist would need to lay off people for financial reasons. (another girl was let go also and a third had her hours cut drastically.) Good luck in making your decision.