IT or Flying....hmmm..tough decision...
I'm another IT geek who always dreamed of flying. Got a private license and tons of hours...in MS flight simulator. Give my right arm to have my time over, I would have sacrificed anything to have your job.
Next time you're trudging over to the gate to go to work, be aware that there are many, many SLF's watching who would trade places with you in a heartbeat.