Grass greener?
To all of the 'not the RAF I joined' brigade, if life for you 'in' is that bad then why not leave now? Yes things are tight at the mo' - I've done my share of OOAs etc etc over the last 26 years, and was in the Gulf on yet another 4 monther last year, but do not be too hasty in jumping ship. Things in BAES (and others) land are not all rosy - health care registration/no access to free sports facilities/lack of flexibility to family considerations etc etc. I still love the job and the buzz that it gives - and I can honestly say that in many respects - but not all - I am very glad that 'its not the RAF I joined'.