yep, 10 years is hard yakka for sure but that was the norm for a lot of other firms with widebodies. it WILL change, its just a case of hanging in. A mate of mine has just been given notice from Bristows...the barrel is down, the fixed wing guys who hedged well are ok but the helo boys are in deep **** since North Sea is in retention....its the viscious circle again...grin and bare...the farties will help but in the end, its up to you.