wanted to see it from the other end...
thanks for your replies guys - extremely interesting reading.
i asked the questions as i have the opportunity to pursue a career in the field and wondered whether the enthusiasm that exists in intial training dispurses (the novelty wears off) as your hours increase and it becomes "just a job".
basically i wondered if you thought it was worth all the money, exams and effort. did it turn out as you hoped? (only one way for me to find out!)
ultimately i guess i already knew what i have read here; that it is different for everyone, just wanted an insight...
ta, mpd
p.s. any more replies really appreciated.