So far I'm the oldest at 55 so the rest of you have the luxury of having another go if you're not successful.
Yes, it's hard not to speculate about their processes but from the ones who have told us they have received their rejection emails, they have submitted before and after the likes of us who submitted on or around the 30th April. So on that basis, yes I'm speculating but can't help it, it's rejection emails regardless so if that's right, no news is definitely good news - the longer we don't hear anything the better the chances.
Having said that, if the first in-person assessment is on the 27th May (which is a Bank Holiday Monday (TUI ran their sim assessments over the weekend BTW)), and if they want to give 2 weeks' notice, then I reckon we'll all know one way or the other, by a week Friday (17th May) - on that speculative note, just over a week to go.
In terms of commitment, and we talked about what we're giving up, and our families to support us (which I applauded all those who are supporting you in any way or form), I'd be giving up a 6 figure salary to do this. I hope that demonstrates my motivation to BA. I start a new contract tomorrow for 6 months so if I pull this off, that'll take me to a holiday before Christmas and start in January. Wishful thinking I know, but there are always hopes and prayers
If I don't get through, I'm even considering the self-funded route as I'm going to pay for it one way or the other!
Best of luck team!