Fair point CallButton, however I don't think there was too much negotiating. More like: -
J* "Here's a deal we think is just good enough to achieve our aims, so off you go and show your support."
JPA - "Yes but,.."
J* "No buts', now off you go!"
JPA "Ok, but what about those check and training positions"
J* "Be good and we'll see"
JPA "Ok then"
Next time round I don't see it being too different, as I said, I don't think there is much more money in the pot and there is the risk of missing the biggest bonus season ever. If this offer is rejected, don't expect another one for quite some time.
The biggest risk with the offer is that there are hidden traps in the detail.