That's a good point 2 sheds.
I thought about voicing that opinion earlier on today. but feared it might be ridiculed.
During 1986, I and a colleague were commuting from EGCC to CATC while doing an area course. On the long journeys, many topics were discussed, including 'what makes a good ATCO?'
I remember saying that ATC is a bit like driving. You are constantly, and sub-conciously solving speed, time and distance problems, in a safety-critical environment. The environment is dependent upon Wx, day/night considerations, the skill-level of other participants, the physical attributes of the system, be it road or airport/airspace design, the regulations/procedures applicable, the potential for error and the ever-present prospect of the unexpected occurring.
Anticipation and pre-planning are key factors in both fields. In a book I have, an ex-Red Arrows pilot opines that "driving on a motorway, is like flying in close-formation with people you've never met".