I worked on the Island for about 19 months once, (not as an ATCO) and did a bit of flying from the place. It seemed to have its moments.
As for the Island, the tax is advantageous, particulary the upper band, but it is a little odd. You can buy a loaf of bread at one end of the Island, and someone you've never met at the other end knows about it almost as quickly as you do.
If you fancy the quiet life (away from work anyway) it's Ok
70,000 alcoholics clinging to a rock adequately describes it. 70,001 when I got there.
D8 should love it!