CM, 15 years as a mil AATC; you obviously know what you're talking about.
How about 15 years as a controller, many excellent tours (UK and overseas), numerous good friends/compatriates, a reasonable salary/quality of life, my own train set and a strong sense of achievement.
Don't knock the military just because you feel you had a bad deal.
PS One of my cpls got selected for his controllers course yesterday after 6 years service. Yes his face fitted. However, he is also bloody good at his job!
[ 26 November 2001: Message edited by: Whipping Boy's SATCO ]