sparklesandsweat
If you have the right attitude you will never regret becoming a controller. A lot of the potential negatives that you highlight are in fact positives....shift work is brilliant and you soon get used to it.....all those horrible social events/family gatherings [and a multitude of other things] can be avoided; the time off is exceptional and avoids the weekend crush. If you have kids you will share their growth and development in a way that no other 9 to 5 weekday worker can equal.
This is my last day....I finally unplug my headset from the "fish-finder" at 2100, my last plane will probably be somewhere over South West UK. If you keep your nose clean and remain low profile.....do your job the best that you can every day and to every pilot with a cheery smile......you will enjoy a fantastic career. Its all about attitude and a bit of give and take.....today will be 44 years 11 months and 8 days........must remember to clear out my locker and hand in the headset and passes on the way out.
I envy you! Good luck!