The question I would ask is what would the benefit be to CTC of dropping people from the hold pool after x months? Even if the pool size was becoming unmanageable, it doesn't alter the statistics:
Cadet dropped from hold pool = cadet not placed, statistics look worse.
Cadet kept in ever-increasing hold pool = cadet still not placed, but still in hold pool so eventually when they are 'placed' (on FlexiCrew or whatever), the statistics look slightly better and CTC save face.
Either way, they already have your "bond" in their bank account by that point, so they don't appear to stand to lose anything by keeping you in the hold pool and appearing to try to place you; likewise, if they ditch you after x months, it might put potential future applicants off and damage the statistics.
The question is how big will the hold pool grow before it really does become unmanageable? I, for one, am glad I'm well out of there.
Last edited by Zippy Monster; 15th Jun 2009 at 16:21.
Reason: First part removed, to be on the safe side...