I fly because i love to Fly, Flying & getting paid to do it as a job is even better, sure theres loads of BS & flight tests, lots of money spent & then at the end its hard to get a job, but if you really wanna be a pilot then you will find away through.
I did think about ATC right at the start sure the pay is good, but they sure don't have anywhere as gooda view as us & they don't have hosties to bring them refreshments.