If by "lifestyle" you mean a dispo for 1000hrs, gauranteed days off in your slip port, and all expenses paid "by you" training, better get those applications in!
Maybe think about getting a camper trailer to leave in the car park at work so the family get to see you more! Hang on, arent they going to charge staff for parking???
Yes, the choices are clear, money and no lifestyle, or no money and no lifestyle. "Oh Manner from heaven!"