Many thanks to G SXTY & Bealzebub!
What a great read this thread is and I have to say many thanks to G SXTY and Bealzelbub for taking the time out to post such detailed, informative and insightful replies.
It's invaluable and much appreciated guys!
G SXTY - updating 'your day in a life' thread giving your perspective from a career changer 2 years on would be really great as you don't tend to hear from people once they have 'made it'.
But maybe your statement 'but I still love the job as much as when I first started' sums it up nicely!