Sure thing vs a Promise? Which to go with?

[hye21]

Hello I'm in a bit of a pickle here,

first we have a program that offers, relaxed schedule with plenty of moonlighting opportunities, relatively easy cards fellowship + 6, not so fancy facilities, great pathology,

second we have a up and coming, state U, a bit busier schedule, plenty of research opportunities, not as much moonlighting, better patient population and wider variety of patient types.

I apologize if this question is too subjective but I'm stuck between a promise and sure thing.
essentially need to know how much the place I do residency will affect my career!

 

[gutonc]

If you could be more vague that would really help us out.

 

[IMQuest2012]

Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra.

 

[DrSnips]

Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra.

 

[umean2tellme]

Without a contract isn't that "sure thing" also just a promise?