Jeez, you young guys....always in such a hurry to get onto the big jets. I remember when..... But seriously, what's a couple of years in the big scheme of things? As previously mentioned, if you don't do it when you're first starting out, you'll never get around to it and will then be envious when flying with the guys who did. In the present climate, there are only a few jobs out there and they come with the dreaded previous experience required. It's all cyclical so will come around again when you're in demand, so why not spend the time enjoying the sights and smells of Africa? The time goes so quickly that you'll have to literally drag yourself away - I know I did.