It appears that I will not join Midex due insufficient hours on type - a most reasonable decision.
Despite all the other horse-manure spouted on this thread, I know a few guys actually WORKING in the company and they're pretty happy.
Can I just wish you all AND the company the best of luck. Confound all the carpers and ill-informed whingers by prospering.
As for the 'edict from management', one thing we need in our industry is a clear statement of where the boundaries are. Well done.