Looks like I'm going back to the place I was in the Middle East previously, although in a slightly different, better paid role. I'm very happy, although much more aware of how important it is for me to actually be physically healthy and disciplined in preserving my sanity.
I would love to continue the research role, as I care about it, and I want to put the money towards property, but realistically it may be much too big of a workload. I'll have to see. I'll miss Christmas this year, which won't be the first time, but Halloween will have to be extra cool. Can't wait to dress up, make pizza, and blast the Ghostbusters theme tune.