Ok, well I didn't say it was not stressful, I simply said it was not very stressful and was not exceptional. There are many jobs with very long hours, some of which are life and death. Many jobs require reports and record keeping and have demanding managers.
In regards to the training, I am well aware that you need to do some training to prepare for your duties, much of which involves ensuring public safety. I could list hundreds of jobs which require as much or more training. I am well aware of your duties and have some (limited) inside information about your duties. Prior to 9/11 when such things were allowed, I regularly travelling with a Captain friend of mine in the jump seat and so was onboard for a whole days flying, six sectors. I was there for the turnarounds and pre-flight briefing, etc.
Just to be clear: I am not saying it is an easy job. I am saying that there is nothing exceptional about the stress or demands that don't apply to many other vocations.
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