Originally Posted by
ReadyRsv
I counted 4 GUM FOs transferring out on this award. People leaving bases can create unforeseen vacancies.
Bingo. And the "unannounced" vacancies won't necessarily appear on snapshots.
Golden rule of equipment bids: always bid what you
want as you just might get it....just as long as it's
really what you want.
Over the years folks have won the lottery with unexpected awards while others have been horrified to learn that the "bid they never expected to get awarded" got awarded.