Right you are Stereolab, it's better to move than remain in angst in front of the snake.
Still, don't underestimate experience on campus and don't overestimate your arithmetics.....
- good luck with 3-5 years to upgrade
- good luck in a small Volvo against the combined power of a LandCruiser and a brainless local
- finally you will see most of the happy US FO's having left already when you show up
see you around
GMDS