I haven't spent enough time in the industry to answer that question. What I do know, life is better outside, regardless of your position.
As a six an out, you really aren't bringing THAT much to the table, I'd consider sticking to NLO. You will have PLENTY of opportunities to make your way elsewhere my friend. NLO opens a LOT of doors, training, management, contract positions, etc... I'd say at least TRY OUT being an NLO, if you don't like it, you can do other things! As Higgs stated though, if you get offered an SRO position, you can try that as well, worst that happens, you make some good money and start as an NLO somewhere else.
Higgs -> He was an entergy employee. I do not know specifics, but he was mentioned more then once while I was at RBS. I may be passing on "bad info", but I was informed someone was audited by the NRC and got a prison sentence from it. I also said "Direct RO", not "Direct SRO"... every utility is still hiring direct SRO's....