Thanks guys!
I'm too tired right now to give you any more details, but I'll answer one question:
The one-year thing would be good for my vita I guess. That would be one of the supporting arguments. Getting paid also has it's merits.
However, there are a few drawbacks that have to be considered. One of them is the fact that I'll have to move to the other end of Germany. That takes time and money.
The other thing is (and this is a bit of a biggie...) that it could turn be a bit problematic, because I would have to work and practise (for upcoming auditions) at the same time. I would also not have easy access to my Teacher, I would have to rest my studies (I can take leave for a year from university without losing my student status) and playing in the orchestra is not exactly the best way to keep your auditioning skills polished anyway...so it is NOT going to be an easy decision at all.
I've sent an email off to the responsible person at the opera house where I played today asking for some info, depending on what I get back from him I might have an easier or harder time deciding...
For now I'll rest, take it easy tomorrow and then get back to work for the next audition on Tuesday the 8th of May...*yawn*