Its surely all personal choice. As for sustainability of EZY lifestyle, I have been in the orange machine for 9 years and find it fine. I do think the variants in LH/SH would be the main attraction at BA but pay and how hard you work isn't too different. I guess as said before, do you want to travel loads and see places or do you prefer to be at home most nights. I certainly wouldn't swap what I have right now but that is largely down to a good home lifestyle in a good base!
Either way, its a nice choice to have and I doubt either would lead to gnashing of teeth ad ashcloth wearing!!
Good luck