Again, I agree with a previous post with reference to PDS.
In this country we call it banter. It tends to be light hearted and those in the know get the joke. Lighten up, Mr Arrogant!
RC, go for what you can! Aim higher than high, you have nothing to lose. Even by reading our crusty bitching posts on the state of affairs, don't be put off! Believe me, it's still the best life around. Civvies in relation to us are having the same probs but don't have the personality to express in such an eloquent manner.
I believe in this day and age that on the means we have available to us, as individuals(the internet..etc..) that we can help bods see a more realistic view of how we operate and the problems we face, real world ****. This particular forum as an example. We are a recruiting agency with out even knowing it.
How many posts recently have been from young thrusting types wanting the gen on how to get on in this environment. I'm all for giving support. If those that ask still want to continue, having gained a little bit more inside knowledge into how things are really going, I say good luck and join the fold!
(As long as your not a sad ex-F104 bloke who seems to think that coming out with crap on a regular basis is the foundation to good 'humour' and getting in with 'the boys').
Just so you get the joke, PDS, that was aimed at you. Like I said before, you're making lots of friends here! NOT. Please understand the sense of humour before you post next time, thanks!