RAFAT, I have made nothing up, and was in fact looking forward to working from home. My interview was conducted by a guy, not the usual lady, (This is not the place to mention names) but I don't believe that would have made any difference. It was only afterwards when I spoke to a few people, that I knew in the company, they confirmed the bond was correct. The figures, and time line quoted by Jilder Pilot are spot on, as well as his assessment of the company. I was prepared to have some form of bond to cover the ground course, but £18000 is excessive.