Thats not answer whether you would have taken the cadetship if you were in that position. Simply that you dont begrudge those of us who do now.
But ultimately I'm not so concerned with your replies Headmaster. You have the ability to discuss the topic in a mature and reasonable fashion. It was more aimed at the others who come here and do nothing but bitch bitch bitch about the scheme while at the same time thinking that they would be taking it if it were an option when they started their careers.
Where I come from we call it hypocricy.