Oh this is such a rich card to get for career decisions!

Temperance reversed in the present position is often less about "don't take the job" and more about examining your current state of mind. The cards whisper: are you making this decision from a grounded place or from anxiety/desperation?

The deadline pressure you mention is really important here. Ask yourself - would you feel the same way about this offer if you had 3 months to decide? Sometimes we rush toward things not because they're right but because we're afraid of missing out.

Trust your inner knowing on this one. The card isn't saying no - it's saying check your energy before you leap.

oh I felt this so hard!! I got temperance reversed when I was deciding whether to leave a job last year

for me it ended up meaning my current situation was already imbalanced - like I was burning out and ignoring the signs. the card was basically confirming what I already knew but didn't want to admit

I think the key question Sarah K asked is so real - like are you making this decision from a clear headspace or are you just exhausted and want out? those feel the same sometimes but they're really different