Argo
If you are as keen as you say then I can arrange a trip to sunny Kinloss and possibly a flight on a Nimrod. ( The simulator at least).This may help in your decision making process. Simply indicate your interest in your next mail and I will forward a contact address.
If not then good luck in your final 'choice'.
Having worked in the Aeop world for a reasonable time I can only say that, as in every profession, there are problems leading to unhappy people. Personally I continue to serve feeling that so far, the good outweighs the bad.