Turbine 1
Well, I see your dilemma about jobwise and what is best for the kids.
On the kids front, raising them just about anywhere outside of the U.K is a no brainer! Go into any large town on a saturday night (if you dare) if you need convincing.
On the job front, do your homework, decide what you want from your career and speak to your family. I made my decision a few months back.
I agonised over my big shiny 767 and airline lifestyle versus corporate and bug smashers. There were lots of plusses and minuses for both. I need to get another ten years out of flying before I hang my hat up so job security is important to me as well.
It really was a finely balanced argument until my Doris said what would you rather 'drive', A London bus or a racing car?
That did it for me, lets go smash some bugs and be employed by the richest man on the planet.....no brainer for me now!
Good luck.