I’m facing a very large life decision. Your input is welcome!
Background: I am a single 31 year old male. I have been working remotely as a software developer (React, Angular, Javascript, Java, Node, etc) for 3 different companies over the past 2 years. These 3 opportunities fell in my lap. I just recently became unemployed. Currently not sure how to acquire more remote work or proceed with this lifestyle.
Option 1: Seek remote work income & live off savings/investments (500k + 500k inheritance in 25+ years)
*Earn location-independent money: investment income, software dev freelancing, sell e-content, etc.
*Eventually settle down in my ideal location, buy a house/rental, localize my income stream
Pros:
*Maintain location flexibility - I love travel/living in new places.
*Learn the pros/cons of settling down in different cities around the globe
Ex: I love Madrid, Spain. Pros - excellent free healthcare, cheaper COL than US, good time to invest in property
Cons:
*Earning remote income is much harder / less guaranteed
Option 2: Acquire software pre-sales job in the US
*Accept a stable, high-paying job in the US (software pre-sales).
Pros:
*Nature of work more interesting / directly interacting with clients (I am a bit burned out by pure dev jobs right now).
*High pay (110+k) and less time consuming. Can add to nest egg, but feel I sacrifice present experiences for future ones.
*Easier to obtain.
Cons:
*Lose location flexibility
Thank you for any and all input!