Bwahahahahaha, the worst sort of fresh CPL, the one that thinks cos they're older, is more entitled to a job due to all of their hard work in another industry! In my small time in this industry, I have come across half a dozen guys in your position, half with an attitude that industry owing them something. The other half were great blokes though.
And for a guy who is in his mid 30's, you certainly respond like a Gen Y....
And no, those sorts of comments don't get forgotten on here, if I were you, I'd change my username, or not post for a month or two, let people forget your username.
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I have friends who work for several of the charter operators in CS, and the hiring seems to still be quite slow up there. Furthemore, as mentioned earlier it is really a 1000hr+ base. I wish you luck on your adventure.
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