>> It very much depends on where you plan to live and work. Work opportunities are not evenly distributed.

This, a million times, and is often overlooked.

In fact, I would say that you should try working it out backwards. Find the place where you will really enjoy to live and find the best possible work you can do aligned with or leveraging your current skills with decent prospects for future growth.

Twice in my career, I found work that was interesting but in places where I didn't like to live. And living well is way more important than working!!!