I started working offshore 10 years ago and was really busy up until about 3 years ago, I loved my job traveling the word and going to all these crazy ports around the globe, I was making good money and never wanted it to end, the thought of trying something else scared the hell out of me. I am now doing a-lot better as I took the chance and got on the property ladder, I am now a highly successful property developer, I would advise anyone who is in a similar situation to take the risk and not hang around until it's too late.
The offshore game is a mugs game anyway!