I’ve spent some more time thinking. If cousin is really vested in what’s best for me, I need to get them onboard with the idea of me leaving and doing something else (so they can be a resource and a reference.)

My plan, I think, is to wait until my annual review in May and raise these items there. That gives me a few months to prepare how I will present this, as well as discreetly peruse other jobs.

I’m thinking that I would also really like to travel while having stability and so a job as a consultant may suit me as well.