HS
Agree - it's a long road to the frontline, holds are too long and the goal posts seem to change daily. But by and large the FAA retains its character and I would hope anyone with doubts feels secure enough within that system to seek advice or counsel from those in a position to offer it.
Unfortunately, I have seen a few cases of sheer lack of committment/motivation that I would have hoped the AIB or BRNC would have prevented from clogging the pipeline - just as earlier stages of flying training should prevent these people from wasting the time of OCUs and ultimately those doing the real job.
Finger off PTT!