[SheetWise]

I've worked with a lot of the consultants at Deloitte in Chicago -- top notch, flexible, and smart. I'll add ethical. A lot of the people I've worked with had private businesses on the side, school, teaching, etc. I think you'll find they're a lot more flexible than you might think. They usually work in teams, and they like to pull a lot of disciplines together. They always seemed to enjoy themselves as much as I did -- and I was paying the bill. I think you should consider the offer a compliment -- be honest with them and make a deal.