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The old saw goes that life is a game, and the guy with the most toys at the end of the game wins. Wrong! It is the guy who HAS PLAYED WITH the most toys that wins!
You present yourself as between the horns with a nearly perfect present life on one horn, and an idyllic dream on the other. You then borrow trouble by forcing yourself to make a decision today that will not be implemented for 4-6 years. It is highly unlikely you will face the same circumstances in 2 years, let alone 4. If the promotion in 2 years turns out to be a bitter change, the decision will be easy. If it turns out to be better than dreamed about, demand at least three 3 week vacations every year, and take your cruise in small chunks instead of one large chunk. (which you might choke on anyway.)
Met an orthodontist with family who was cruising part time. He flew home and worked (12-14 hours a day, for 14-18 days straight), then caught the red eye to rejoin the family who had been intensively experiencing the indigenous culture. They would spend 2 or three days, then sail off to the next set of islands, moor, settle in, and off he went for another set of work. Aside from existing in a one room hovel while working, he had the best of two worlds.
When the choice between two options is not clear, then neither is the best FOR YOU, and the decision either needs to be put off, or further information collected. Until the choice becomes clear
This forum could be of great service to you if others contributed thoughts outside the box, as well as advocating what was best FOR THEM.
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