The question is simple. From this point forward, is VT better in the ACC? If the answer is yes, then work hard to keep it together. If not, then try to leave. Past desires are irrelevant. If you plan your future based on dreams or goals you had long ago you will likely find yourself stuck in the past when everyone else moves forward. The ACC of the 1980's in unrecognizable to the ACC of 2000, which is unrecognizable to the ACC of 2020. Does VT want to be in the ACC of 2040? Maybe, but maybe not. The world is dynamic and evolves. If you're not evolving, you're dying.