Whats the tough call?
Quit your ****ty job, kiss the missus on her cheek, slap her arse on the way out the door and don't look back.
Chances are you'll be hooked on the lifestyle regardless of the money and she'll grow real tired of it real quick. Woman think with emotion, men think with their minds. You'll probably have to make a heart breaking decision there at some stage. For the love of love, or for the love of flying?
As I said, head north and don't look back. Get a little currency before you go. Operators don't like guys that have not flown for a while as it equals more work for them (and money) to get you up to speed.
Being a Pilot is often a solitary life with a few drinking buddies in between. Most of the married folk don't seem to stay married for long. Ask the older boys about AIDS! There are only so many birthdays and christmas dinners you can miss until something has to give.