Notably, I didn't (and still do not) pine for Midwestern universities after my candidate's application to defend was summarily refused. Despite the immense libraries (of books in my language) and the reasonable number of arts initiatives thereabouts.
I have focused my intentions on the neutral place where it will be possible to work. And it certainly seems, that given the totality of the circumstances, this will have to be abroad.
So, not really the childish desire to go where the will inclines me. More the considered view of how to exist and work, given the personal attacks, corruption and mediocrity that have characterized the last decade or two.
I am not for all waters.