You know, just like everything else, you are wrong. There are LOTS of people that leave the WOs and get hired at AA long before their flow date would come up. If weren’t already in the the danger close to flow location, leaving Envoy and going almost anywhere would get you to AA in six or eight months. He certainly doesn’t need anyone else to stand up for him, but Dera made the choice that worked for him and isn’t looking back out of regret or nostalgia, but still trying to help people get perspective.

You on the other hand stay because it’s your only option. Probably know that despite the training program at AA, you’ve got your name on the dirt bag list and know you won’t make it through.