Thank you, all. There's a lot to think about, here.
some added info; we are all instructed to get ATIS. (both schools. I assume it's FAA SOP here.) I train at the busiest GA airport in the world, and we're all required handle comms with ATC, get ATIS, etc. And I flew every day except weekends.
I appreciate the advice. And thank you Ed, I assure you I will not be quitting. It's not something I do.