you have several good points. My answer will be short. Enter from the backdoor!
Use switzerland. Try to study (or do some sort of course here... maybe a specialisation. Learn German well if you can. Then the doors will star to open. As Ben points out there is a lot of work involved... but luck should always be on your side or working hard might not be enough. (at least I think that way)
Having to face hard situations is ordinary business. How you use your brain to solve them is what makes you special. Do not look at problems as such. Anknowledge their existance and solve them.
I think both professions will grant you a pass to your RS in your 20 if you can sell yourself well enough and you are willing to work for that.
I will be working my way to an LP640 or a 599. Keep you posted on the progress!!!!