What it's like being an air traffic controller. What are some of the odd jobs you've considered?

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At one point in my life, I considered being (becoming) an air traffic controller, or whatever it's called. I have a level head, and a good sense of spatial orientation. One family member was a fighter pilot, and another was a paratrooper in Vietnam. I have always been interested in aviation, and used to make model airplanes with my dad as a kid. Now, as a psychologist, I use air traffic communications as a model for good (clear) communication in therapeutic situations. I understand that some people in politics right now are being hard on the aviation industry. They are trying to lay off essential people, including air traffic controllers, I believe. I don't know the nuts and bolts, but I believe what is happening could put additional stress on individuals already involved in stressful jobs. We have seen an increase in airplane incidents in recent months. I will attach a good (relatively brief) video of what it's like to be an air traffic controller. It involves an airplane that was difficult to control, in traffic with commercial jets and other aircraft all around It. The controller remained calm and focused. Would you want this job? Have you ever considered jobs that you never actually pursued? I think I am glad I chose the path I chose.