Strange topic this has turned into.... half of me says some need to amend attitudes to make it through their "second choice" course at the college or they may never have the chance to envy the area controllers!!!
Oh and I am an area controller who apparently isnt as enthusiastic as airport guys/gals.....
This reminds me of a postee who proclaimed his desire to move abroad having not even done his welcome meeting at Bournemouth!!!
The other side of me thinks all the whinging would make these guys fit in very well and morale is never gonna change with the atitudes instilled from before day 1.
All ill say to these folk considering their futures is why did you apply for ATC? Did you think youd get the choice anyway? Yes, I prefer area and was glad to be sent thatta way - there are benefits both ways to each side of the profession, but we're all fighting the same animal side by side so work hard and enjoy AND work hard you WILL. After all did you visit units at all? Sure youll enjoy EGPD!
If not.... join wasshisname and move abroad
