Standby, Lightning Mate.
I never once assumed the ATC course was "the easy life," I for my own reasons have wanted to do some form of military service for most of my life and I have always wanted to do some form of ATC although in more recent times that has been on the backburner while I got my PPL and then jumped into a ATPL ground school course. I'm not even saying that I would leave after the original "hitch" if I enjoy the work as much as I think I would, I would more than happily stay. If I decide to do something I am going to do it and my motivation if only to prove others wrong is absolute.
Fabs,
That was something I pondered long before I posted here, I guess I'll be honest explain why but hopefully convey my enthusiasm for aviation and my belief that ATC is a vitally important part of the system that I would be honoured to be involved in.
And with that, Monday morning: I'm phoning a man about an interview.
TPF