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.