Stop Start,
As reported on numerous threads, someones misfortune, presents someone with an opportunity. Areas where oil exploration was previously deemed as too remote and too expensive are now relying on helicopters to develop these sites.
Also, we like to think that we are the centre of the universe - but do not forget that the rest of the world is still on the look out for experienced aircrew. How many of us are off to the Southern Hemisphere or to the Middles East etc.
The jobs are out there, but as to extending FRI2 - nah, I doubt it there just is not the money left (unless some of the nation's Councils want to re-direct some of their more obsucre positions (e.g. Community Integrated Party Planner etc) then nothing is availible.
Your 'mate' or 'little bird' was placing a mythical carrot on the end of a stick hoping that you will keep on working towards Never Never Land
