Gents - just remember, to those above you are just another number.... If you go they will find someone else. PVR'ing was the second best decision I ever made. The first was joining.
I have been in my current job for five years - home every night, couple of jollies away.
Yes the stress is epic and times are still hard in manufacturing but I have achieved far more and had more satisfaction outside than 90% of my time in.
Would I go back, not now - would I rejoin the RAF I once knew - Duh.....of course but it will never come back.
Look forwards - and some words of advice. the private sector has long since stepped beyond bullS*** bingo Buzzwords and management speak, we want results and understandable numbers.
If you are serious about PVR don't worry, the things I look for most in an employee are -
1. Integrity
2. Ability to fit into my team
3. Work Ethic
4. Can they learn the skills they don't have
5. Do they have the skills already.
Good Luck - it is tough out here but still easier than getting into and through ZobU - "Cranditz" I believe you call it. If you can make that then you should make it out here, Just don't bore me forever with WIWAL or WIWAB or wherever - If I want tall stories I'll ask.
CS
Oh and before you ask, I am not recruiting. I have just filled my latest posts