Sasless,
Thanks for the advice, you're right about doing some time. It was just my first impression. Having read through the whole thread I see some very jaded and cynical posts. I guess time will tell.
I plan on two years here and then I'll move on. If that means resignation instead of transfer then so be it. Two years in one place anywhere is long enough for me. If I wanted longer I'd have gone fixed wing and joined an airline !!