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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 4:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Scott Pilgrim
In the Heathrow Approach group at Terminal Control we've lost a significant number of controllers over the last few years to the Middle East, primarily the fast expanding Dubai. Many of the youngsters unsurprisingly see that option as quite attractive, both financially and for the lifestyle. It does tend to leave us permanently short staffed back at the West London Approach Ranch though.
Oops. That may be the fault of my current client , although my work isn't at all related to that contract.
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