Thanks to everyone that has replied to my question. I know that the conversion process is long and expensive...hence my tearing my hair out before I commit!
My wife is British and all of her and some of my family are over there...and I like the food! Yes, even Marmite!
My favorite places in the States are NY, Chicago etc so I am used to urban living and high taxes...and I have no interest in working for Airtran or SW.
All my research leads me to think that having the option and ability to move back to the UK may be the way to go...
That said, can anyone recommend a school to help with the conversion process? Right now I am looking at OAT or Naples Air Center in Florida. Do airlines over there care where you do your training when considering your application?