So, this is just my point of view from what I’ve seen over the past few years... I know of a couple people who have put in for A80 to get out of their current lower level facilities with no intent of actually certifying there. They go there to get out, put in a little time and then withdraw because they really don’t wana work there the rest of the careers, it was just a way out of their really shitty first facility. “What, people actually do that?” Yes. And it’s not just A80. It is worth it to play this game (for some people), because in their minds a NEST list has more options then the one option of being stuck at their current non-desirable facility. Not to mention, if they don’t like their NEST list, they can still opt to return to that facility that they left because there’s nothing saying that once you see your list NEST you can’t return to your facility and that it’s “too late.” Again, maybe it’s not a lot of people doing this, but this agenda does effect A80’s success rate. Moral of the story, not everyone wants to put in the effort or be there at all. I’m sure if everyone who ends up there wants to be successful the numbers would be significantly better. Just my .02
Oh, and this is why it’s bugged me so much that people want to put a cap on level jumps. Because this unsuccessful data, isn’t a true testament to what it could be if people weren’t trying to work the system. Putting a cap on level jump ruins it for the rest of the people that actually do want to put in the time and effort to be successful. The data is “flawed” if you will. And I don’t think we should force people to have to go to 4 facilities to get to their end goal when they may never even be able to get out of their first low level, non-desirable one. No one should HAVE to be stuck at one place for their entire career or to HAVE to be in training their entire career IMO.