I’ve not noticed scorn being poured on anyone staying in. In my case, the buggeration factor got to the point where I had to choose between the RAF and my family. I watched others in exactly the same situation as myself be given stability and their prime choice postings. In almost two decades of service I never got the choice. The more effort I put in and the more Aviation qualifications I gained, the more I was used to fill short term, very short notice posts, to the benefit of others and to the detriment of my family. I expected any amount of flexibility on my part, my family had no choice. When I was posted to one end of the UK and my family were required to move in the opposite direction (alleged nationwide MQ shortage), I knew it was time to reconsider because myself and the RAF no longer had a reasonable working relationship. My decision to leave had absolutely nothing to do with money.