Dirty Pierre, think you've had too much of your weak lager pal - I'm in Scotland so I'm not moving anywhere. I'm fairly sympathetic to those moving north (with aforementioned reservations). Thanks for backing up the Oz stereotype though :-)
As for using the same currency, I've had my Scottish money refused many times in England. We have separate education, law and church. They may agree in many ways but the point is they are Scottish, not those of another country. As a Scot I wouldn't fancy living in England therefore it's easy for me to be sympathetic with those down south having to consider a move north. Yes we're supposedly mobile but as a previous poster mentioned if we'd indicated we weren't too keen on moving we wouldn't be in the job full stop. Area ATCOs don't tend to move around too much, and short staffing will continue to support a stable home life.
All I can say to the Manch guys is that Scotland and this particular part of Scotland is fairly welcoming. Prestwick may be small but it's full of "outsiders" (I'm one) and I'm sure after the initial upheaval many will agree it's not a bad move at all.
Disclaimer :
None of the above shall be construed as excusing both Management or Union, the former for initial action, the latter for lack of.
Last edited by Delta Five-Oh; 28th December 2004 at 09:42.