Originally Posted by
Wrathmonk
In theory, you still also have the individual to fill a non-flying appointment for 12-18 months (albeit on a "work to rule" basis
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In theory is the key word.
In practice how many slots are available for people to move in to? Posting someone to a different unit can have many unintended consequences. And work to rule is the big one.
I suffered at least once from someone working to rule and it is not pleasant if you are on a shift roster - their take-over occurs after their shift starts and they expect to depart on time too.
On another occasion, and this plonker was not on work to rule, he simply stashed stuff inside and behind a cabinet and under his desk. The poor sap who took over then had to send out letters "Have you seen this?" "Has this been done?" etc. And the plonker? - promoted
