You can always play grass is greener. ATC sucks. The airline sucks. They both suck. ATC guys now flying (T.Williams) having not much good to say about ATC - Airline guys now in ATC having nothing but good things to say...I guess your damned if you do, damned if you dont. It all depends on where you are in life...I've met a number of ATC guys who are approaching retirement and have always wanted to fly...and are now or in the process of doing it.. But, bottom line is the airlines just like ATC are nothing like they used to be....They both blow. Pick your poison. I'd take being home myself......