On the other hand I know of some who did 20 months at the mountain, went to AA and got interveiws with stuff all multi with the link operators. It all comes down to your work ethic.
And how far you can get your nose up old McKenzie's chuff, Bongo. Lets face it, they all move on. How fast just depends on whether they can stomach his crotch or not. The guys that earn the most points sitting next to me are the straight up ones not the greezy little butt kissers. I cant stand that!
Head down, work hard, do your time, don't pay them any money!