Originally Posted by gazzab
My bosses cant really stop me from putting the paperwork in, they can just give me a weak reccomendation.
They can also 'mislay' your paperwork, as has happened to applicants in the past. Give it a go, but don't be afraid to pester the system in the furtherance of your ambition.
Originally Posted by parabellum
diginagain is more up to date than I am though.
Possibly not, as my experience dates back to the 1980s, but I do have a very good handle on those on Arrse who are current.