I can put you in touch with a few higher up lecturers if you want, just drop me a line. It's sad to see someone with your skills even contemplating getting out, but I was in the same place about 7 or 8 years ago.
I followed this same line of thinking. I love the quality of life here in Iceland, and neither of the two major 3d companies here are for me. After 7 studios, 6 games and 1 film, I realize the stability and long term fulfillment just isn't there. I want something I can stick with till I'm 50. I totally jumped ship and…