Well Seven, everyone seems to have extremely valid input here, and so I suppose I'll put in my 2 cents as well ...

I had absolutely no interest in flight instructing when I first got into flying ... but I am VERY glad now that I did it. I cannot tell you how much experience I gained from flight instructing for only a year and a half. It's not much time in the big outlook, but it will give you mountains worth of insight and exprience dealing with bad situations, bad student decisions, and, no matter how good you are, you'll probably encounter a situation where you'll be dealing with weather you didn't expect.

It will be your first time to actually be incharge, PIC, of an aircraft with another life in your hands. It's a great feeling to have, and it will also help build your confidence a lot. I highly recommend that you flight instruct for at least a few months, and do something else on the side if you want too! More flying is always great!

Best of luck to you, and let us know how it all works out for you. BTW, how is ATP? I've been curious about that program for a while, but never knew anyone who went through it.