It's been a standing joke for years that pre-ops ("rostering") put Blindline holders preferences forms unread straight into the bin. Might be unfair but it often appears that way.
I'd go along with that but then Feb was published and all 4 of my preferences were honoured.
Buses all coming at once springs to mind.
OpenTime is a fantastic tool, a potential life saver when you're junior on Blind Lines.