Fellow SARboys and SHboys
Aren't we all rather missing the point here? Yes, SAR is a sh1tload easier than getting shot at in some godforsaken hole with nothing to show for itself other than massive oil reserves. Any sarboy that tells you otherwise needs to get out more. Likewise, don't bitch about how easy it is from the sidelines of SH and not apply to do it. As keeps being said, we're short of people so if you want the easy life, just come on in, the water's lovely. The concern that was raised at the start of this thread is that pretty soon, that easy option won't be there and you butch types on SH (note: tongue in cheek - I've done SH) will have the choice of getting shot at in one sh1thole, or getting shot at in another. If that's your bag baby, well you crack on. Personally, I think it would start to chafe after the first 5 years.
SAR's manning problems today are SH's tomorrow.
I'm off to take the job phone off the hook, cos it's a bit foggy.