I took my 38/16 point as a result of exasperation with the system and wanting to take control of my own destiny. Once I'd made that decision, you start to see people in a different light - you realise just how many of the AIDUs of this world, with all their 'I love it, me' talk, are just plain scared to leave.
Mind you, if he's aircrew at Northolt, the leaving rate there means he'll be Stn Cdr by the end of next week.