I know the benes are attractive at Option # 1, but when you look at the amount of money you would make, can you afford to pay for private benefits and for the time you would take off for vacations?

when you think about each position and what you'd be doing, is there one that calls out to you as "the one"?

You mentioned the travel in both of them - do you like and want to travel or do you see that as a burden?

Which work will make you more satisfied and fulfilled and bring you to a larger career goal, if you have one? Which will give you more of a challenge?

Good luck in your decision!