And those who have been at ATCO?
I spent around 40 years in aviation, 37 in ATC, the last 31 working Heathrow traffic. For me it was a job I really wanted to do from the time I was about 10 or 12.. and I enjoyed just about every single nanosecond. I retired over 3 years ago and whilst I prefer to be at home (always did) I still miss talking to the aeroplanes. Don't ask me why; I must be nuts, but that's it.
I think ATC is about the best job on the planet but be warned - some of the kids nowadays winge and moan and don't know what planet they're on.