I left a UK long haul (Red tails) airline early this year - admittedly, I did it at the first sniff of trouble. I was an SFO there.
I was offered a DEC seat on an A320 for an expanding Central European loco. Sure, the benefits aren't quite as good, but it's a long term contract, I take home plenty every month and am in the LHS.
I think it worked out OK. And I was fortunate enough to get enhanced voluntary redundancy from my previous employer. Therefore, I have no debts and cash in the Bank, so even if my gamble falls flat, I'm OK for a while.
More luck than judgement in my actions though possibly, because at the time aviation was still recruiting. It would be different today I imagine.
Good luck to everyone.