BEags, love it! Thanks for giving me a laugh, just brightened up my day.
I'm not going down the route of failing things / being naughty to get out, that helps neither myself or my colleagues, all of whom are in a similar position. Will have another chat with the DO when I get written confirmation of job offer and see what he says - although he has already said that they are looking to hold people to the 6-year RoS as they might have jobs for us in the future......
Cheers guys, take it easy!