Waldorf,
I can only speak from my own experience as far as 'bonding' conditions are concerned. I am tied to NATS for 3 years. If at anytime during that 3 year period I choose to leave, then I would have to re-pay the cost of NATS putting me through the Approach Radar Course. Up until a couple of years ago, the sum involved 'might' have been worth paying if the job you were going to was
very well paid. Bearing in mind that I had also paid for the cost of my Aerodrome 2 Course as well.

The cost of these courses is now just way too high. That said, it would be interesting to know the experiences of anyone who has left NATS and told them to stick it where the sun don't shine.

Has anyone done that?
FS,
Don't worry mate! I think we've all been guilty of that at some time or another!