I reject the assertion that I am a 'terminal apologist for the dark side'. But that little expostulation will do on that. Back to the thread. Having had not a little to do with Ravi, I unreservedly agree with the positive epithets heading his way. An experienced, polite, intelligent professional - an asset to the company for sure. In medical at the moment there are a lot of issues loitering just beneath the surface ready to jump up and prick us all. Aviation medicine is the tip of the iceberg. The roots of a certain flower/weed have gone quite deep and have spread like bamboo or lantana into all areas. I am expecting some significant changes - again - to the medical packages for expat staff, obviously not in the staffs best interests, to surface very soon. A little butterfly advised me that it will start with GS, actually it already has, just ask FSIs on contract renewal discussions. When they cave, as they will, as they only have the pathetic local GS union to represent them, I imagine these 'improvements' will be passed to all expat staff in short order. Ever tried to get rid of bamboo or lantana? Expect a long, hard and dirty struggle.