Well, my first impression is that two plans are better than one. I was expecting something much less promising from your post title.

Not sure I have recommendations at this point, but I'll come back to you if I do.

Two plans are better than one. I think you need to talk it over in person

It all depends on what parts of your personality you want to develop. Do you want to be louder or quieter?

I'd move to London in a heartbeat

It's exciting and new and tbh...I've always wondered why you would move to the Czech Republic instead of Paya coming to the UK

And well..with the new job...and better salary...that's a pretty great opportunity. If Paya really doesn't mind moving. You could visit his family every now and then in the Czech Republic. I mean you guys have been flying from one place to the other since you've got together ;p

Anyways...I'm really happy for both of you! Good luck

Best wishes, Westie, for making the right decision and for your future...both of you.

Hard decision to be taken ! I dont know if my opinion can help ?

Once, I had to take the same decision, between a secluded an lonely place in the States (Minnesota) and a place in the middle of the Swiss Alps nor far from big cities, both with a chance to begin a long term career. I discussed it with my wife a whole night long. And we chose the place with the best opportunities and the highest wages.

In your case, London is not so far from the Czech Republic. And speaking fluently English is an advantage and opens a lot of doors !

BTW, the scoring method is a good instrument to find a well studied solution :

1. make a list of all the possibilities under which you have to choose (both in Lodon, both in CR, situation like now)

2.for each possibllity, note a list of the positive and negative aspects, giving each of them + or - points.

3.Add all the points

Eeach of you two should make the test alone, and then compare and discuss the results.

Then you should define first each of you alone, then together, your short and long terms 'Life' goals.

At last, compare your goals with the results of the test.

I made it several times, for clients and for myself. It helps.

Maybe you couls try it ?

I think the pros and cons list is a great idea, I use it myself.

I think the greatest test though is the happiness test.

Would you be happy to give up this opportunity and move to the Czeck Republic?

Would Paya be happy if he moves to London?

If the answer to either of those questions in no then you have your decision. If both answers are no you're screwed... no, seriously, it's a first step only.

Another questions is whether it has to be permanent. Maybe a few years in London consolidating your position financially and then a move. You could even look at buying property in the Czeck Republic once you have saved enough, and share your time.

Try to think outside the box. It doesn't have to be a straight choice. (pun intended )

The main thing is that wherever you live you guys will be together and that's the really important thing. When a big decision has to be made it's sometimes hard to see the wood for the trees, this decision is a big one but it's not the only thing that's important in your lives. You are.

I just wanted to add: you guys are still young. No matter where you end up now, you can still choose a different place in a couple of years. Maybe you'll end up spending your lives in Australia or ....