Bright-ling & GW, some very salient points, GW you are suffering the wrath of the T&D scale as it stands and will no doubt recall the rather large argument at the college between students, union reps and management over this very same issue, it has taken a year for improvements to be made to reward those T&D'ers who work hard at their units and achieve an early validation, thus relieving the training burden from the OJTI members of the watch, adding additional strength to the watch (thereby allowing extra leave), and solely carrying out the privleges of the licence for which they worked damned hard to get.
Hounslow it's probably time you dragged yourself into the real world where achievement is rewarded at all levels, you sound bitter and twisted,is it jealousy because the trainees have the bottle to do what you never could and stand up for what they believe in.
Teamwork is a vital part of being an ATCO, supporting your colleagues (ALL of your colleagues) on all issues is of vital importance especially with what is in store over the next few weks and months.
YOU are obviously a sad and lonely person, go and sit in a dark corner and maybe try some oil of evening primrose (I hear it work wonders for women who talk !!!!!e once a month)
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