This is a really good opportunity and I would jump on it...but that's me. I guess you just have to figure out if the money is worth not seeing your friends on the weekends. The job I just took has weekend work and I only get 34 hrs of my weekend at home. That time is usually spent catching up on all the things I needed to do around the house. So, basically I hung out with the boys once or twice since the beginning of 08'. It sucks but I really need the money, so it's worth it to me. I'm only 24 and I just bought a house last year so it's rough.
My advice would be to stay with the job you have now for a couple of years and live your life. I think I made a mistake but putting too much responsibility on my shoulders too early in life...now I have no life but work...and it pisses my g/f off cuz I never see her and she lives with me. So what I'm trying to say is have fun partying while you can and then when it gets old check back in with your inside connection. Best of luck to ya.