I agree GTE the young person should not give up. When they get older they will learn Chrimbo is not the best of times etc. for most companies. But don't give up.
We had a few WE's spend time with ATC but made sure they got airbourne somehow, so try through that avenue, then you've seen the 'boys' in action from a different angle. Best of luck to you.
GTE nice to see JL working for a living., but what happened to the man that set ITPS up ....Jim Giles