Tourist,
Yes I did volunteer, and it's not the job that bothers me. I know it seems strange to someone who's pinnacle in life is how early they can get away from work and how much comfort they can achieve, but I enjoy my job. I like doing something useful and supporting troops on the ground. It's the lack of foresight that has us doing the job in knackered airframes with no personnel support that grips me.
You, on the other hand, seem to have as much constructive input as you do utility in your role (I'm assuming by the smug condescension you are grey fleet). The attitude of, "I'm glad I chose my job as I'm safe at home and nice and comfortable thanks very much." makes me wonder why you're even in the military at all.