Ashling
I see you are ex services. RAF. I am ex services too. Army.
Three things I have learned
1. Never volunteer.
2. Dont worry about what people think of you as they will not remember you when you have gone.
3. If you want loyalty get a dog.
I am certainly not a selfish person. I may be an idiot. I realise BALPA membership is an emotive issue but I consider that union to be overly expensive. If I was a member and f**ked up they would wash their hands of me anyway. As for financial advice and the other benefits ,there are better and cheaper products out there on the market. As for pay negotiations, well should I ever become unhappy with my lot I will obtain better employment and leave ( voting with my feet).
Lets not get too emotive shall we.