Well I grew up next to an airport,and my father was in the fire service there.From an early age I was always interested in planes,and then from about 17 on in ATC.Flying never entered into it,because I didn't have any money.
The job has been great,but some of the management types that are around spoil it however.Good luck and you appear very keen,which is a refreshing change from some,who think that no interest in aviation,and an interest in money is the way to go.