Stop in for a cup of coffee

Exactly what I'm nervous about
Nervous? Meh.

It's not a hard choice to make, it's not like you're getting married to the place.

It's about building your experience and skill set as much as the pay. You already know your current job is a dead-end, so what do you have to lose even if it's for the same pay as long as it's new experience and possible future advancement?

Besides, like deciding which fancy restaurant to eat at...it's easier to decide when you keep in mind that it's not your last meal.