B-HVY
Spot on. All about the magic SENIORITY! It has been said many times on here but take what is offered and worry about your dream fleet once in.
It is all a matter of flexibility. If you can make it work for the initial freeze on type (5 yrs, even if rated) you can bid for what you want later to create your perfect lifestyle. The lifestyle is not a given anywhere but once in you have the potential to make it what you want here.
Give you a clue I am on SH and this month have 9 days off in a row. Just Days off, not leave or stby or available! Ok may not be the norm but gives you an idea.
Good luck all.