The problem is the FAA has backed themselves into a corner by missing their hiring numbers for the past 7 or so years. They don't really have a choice but to send new hires wherever they can. By allowing someone to transfer to another facility that is equally short staffed just moves the problem to a different area. It's stupid, sucks and I feel bad for everyone trying to get where they want to be but are stuck for who knows how long. I believe they finally hit their hiring numbers this past year, but they're already so far behind it's going to take years to fix. It doesn't help that the hiring process in general is slow as hell. In reference to the experience bid: it should not take 6+ months to hire someone and get them to a facility. It's absolutely ridiculous.