It ain't all about you Kipper Mates you know. In this Tranche we've lost AAR, AD, SIGINT, AT and SH experience as well - and they have aircraft to go to (E3D, FSTA, C17/C130J, RJ and a future boat-load of CH47s - plus additional Reaper and if JSF/JCA ever gets cancelled a bunch of F18F/Gs).
Granted, it's been rocky ride for you Moray boys and grils but there are people from LYE, WAD, LEU, etc... that have also suffered.
As someone who has "jumped" on my own terms before being "pushed" on theirs, after the couple of days shock of "Oh Christ, have I done the right thing?", I soon realised I had done the right thing and can't wait to get started in my new job. The resettlement seems to be getting in the way, but it is very comprehensive. I would be very surprised, if individuals are prepared to put themselves about and commute an hour or so, that the vast majority did not find employment. The redundancy payments and resettlement periods on full pay will pay for re-training of some sort, so see it as an opportunity to be the "rats leaving a sinking ship".
Good luck to all, keep your happy memories, I'll see you at the Cenotpah in my bowler hat next year and most of all don't waste this opportunity.
LJ
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