I know this is unusual, but I would be very interested in the opinions of the wide variety of folks here. I am currently sitting on 2 different job offers, and they offer very different lifestyles. The first job is here in downtown Chicago which I know well and love, taking a step up professionally to run a sales force for a software company. I am comfortable with the job and know I would do well with it. Easy choice.
The second job is in the British Virgin Islands running a recruiting firm for a London based company. This is what I did in my previous professional life. They want me to sign a 2 year contract if I come on board because of the cost of relocating me, etc. At first I was all about leaving the Chicago winter behind, throwing a little Bob Marley on the stereo and chasing adventure. But between the hurricanes and the idea of going a bit stir crazy, "island fever" if you will, living on a small island with not a whole lot of modern ammenities I am starting to fall back towards the safe choice.
If anyone has ever lived anywhere like that or had a similar decision to make I would love to hear about it - and just get your ideas to make sure I'm not missing something as I try to work this through in my head. Thanks!
btw - as luck would have it this hits at a time that I am single and don't have any children or family responsibilities I have to consider.