After Liam reading this petty squabble, I bet he has different career plans now. Be assured, there isn't always this childish rivalry (I hope).
ATC is only a job - all ATCO's are as important as each other - all a cog in the system, and without one, the rest would be in pieces - there isn't any need to make things personal
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And the "importance" thing - that ranges from Eurocontrol, NATS, hell - even advisory services at small GA airfields - all are essential parts of the ATC system. Every one has the same importance as everybody else so don't feel inferior just because you didn't make the grade for such and such a position.
As I said - it's only a job
