Am I being too picky, especially now?

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Daseal,
One thing in business, especially small businesses, is your word. Every employer, boss, supervisor mentally tracks who he can and can't trust with what they say. So I applaud you for not wanting to go back on it. I think you will find open discussion after the fact will let you feel comfortable if you sign with them and later decide to leave.
The company I am at now, my boss and I had a 3 year verbal agreement, we both lived up to that, and have been open both ways whenever life situations have changed.
Mostly just want to encourage you, and wish you luck no matter which choice you make.