Or it could be that they could see the writing on the wall! Its not as though stuff like iFACTS, electronic strips etc hasn't been well publicised over the last few years, its only if you've stuck your head in the sand you wouldn't know whats coming. EFPS has been in the main London towers for several years now. I can't comment on the northern centres, but down south any ATSA who isn't considering what their future holds is a fool in my opinion. Thats why there are loads of applicants for any decent non-ATCO job, whilst boards for GS's/ LAS's are dumbed down to ecourage people to apply for them.