Best of luck to everyone...
I know many of us who have been controllers a while may rant and rave a bit on this forum. While things are very screwed up in the FAA right now my advice to the new people is not to get too caught up in what is going on, stay focused. Stay off the subject of labor with anyone from management. Study in OKC, show up to your facility prepared, and when you sit down for OJT know your book work. First impressions are big in this job, you show up with the reputation of someone who is prepared and gives a damn you'll have an easier time. If you have questions or concerns at your new facility talk to your coworkers... we may be a bit grumpy at times but we aren't bad people, in this job you'll spend more nights, weekends, and holidays then you will with your family. We become a second family and we do look out for each other.
Keep us updated.