Well need I say more...
Oh alright then, after all there's a desk handy to hide under should any body feel that I'm threatening their manliness and seek retribution...
Seriously, I was trying to make the point (which I think most people understood) that as with all jobs its give and take.
Sonique, this is not meant to be personal but just to address the issue that you raised:
Those who think the organisation they work for is a charity just get my goat - sorry can't help it. Don't care if they work for the same company as me or not.
Thanks for the concern about internal gripes and all that, but I'm sure most people understand that there is no such thing as a perfect employer. Anybody who does is simply naive in my view. Pprune is therefore the ideal forum to discuss such issues. Everybody should read it and learn from the comments therein.
That's not to say that I am very happy here and rank DJ as one of the best employers I've ever had. Call me what you will but it is my view that if you don't put in 100% for the company you have been given an opportunity to work for you are not letting down the employer but your colleagues and friends. After all they're the ones who have to take up your slack.
As for bitchiness and competition... firstly competition is great, it brings out the best in people. Secondly, I don't believe there is any bitchinessm at least no more than one would expect when 520+ different personanalities and characters work day in and day out in close proximity.
Thats it.. the Orifice has spoken!
Incidentally, anyone can send me an email by clicking on the profile link and following the prompts... and in case any body finds anything, I can't be bothered checking for spelling this was a rant after all.