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I have a copy of the new payscale (which sucks as I'm sure all of you already know)... and was wondering how long typically would it take a new hire to go from training pay to the $32k starting pay to the max figure for their facility level? I understand there are variables, but would just like an estimate.

I already turned down an interview for enroute, and was offered another interview like a month later, this time for terminal. I honestly thought it would take longer for them to call me again as I only had ONE state on my geographic preference... but I guess they are desperate after all.
I need to make a decison whether to go to ATC or remain a pilot. Five years ago when I was utterly clueless (even more so than now) and all googly eyed about flying, that would've been a no-brainer. But at this point I'm really unsure of my future... in a perfect world I would end up at a good major airline after paying my dues at the regional I currently work (slave) for....... but in these times where the good major jobs are so FEW and far between, I'm just not sure that I will ever make it there. I'm not being pessimistic, just realistic. I understand controllers are very frustrated right now also (esp Surreal), and I know that they had a big paycut. Basically, neither side is a LOT more appealing than the other, and thus, my dilemma.

Also, does anyone know a controller who also flies for the Guard/Reserves on the side? It's something I've really wanted to do anyway even if I stay in the airlines. But if I can keep flying that way, I wouldn't mind giving up my crappy regional job/potential future with a major airline for ATC.