not seeking to be un-generous old bean, merely clarifying the issue
As for being a lifer, I was until about 3 months ago when it became apparent that commitment, experience, enthusiasm and good-will all count for cock all when it comes to the latest hare-brained management reshuffle! I can think of better things to do with my time than assist in the rearrangement of deck chairs on the titanic so shall leave them all to it. Shame cos I love flying the Herc but there comes a point when the being-dicked-about outweighs the joy of the job. It just took me a little longer than most to reach that point!
Good luck to all those who are seeking exit into the civvy world