The industry you left is very different to the industry now. It still looks very attractive from the outside looking in but the reality, especially for people closer to the beginning rather than the end of their flying careers is very, very different. Human nature is also to look to the past through rose tinted glasses. If you make a decision based on those combined factors I am fairly sure you will subsequently be very disappointed.
It is your call and I genuinely wish you well whichever way you go. But if I had your options I would be putting on my business suit and joining the local flying club.
Good luck, and serious respect for the sacrifices you have already made in your personal life.