RM terminology!

[Barbel]

I applied for a round and have just found out I've got it after being with RM for 2 years so there's always hope. I Don't think I could have stuck it out being a reserve for years on end though being mucked about. I think sometimes It just boils down to luck and who else applies for the job.

[Spedley]

Same here, our Floaters cover the days off for a group of duty holders. Reserve is the name for someone with no specific job and they generally cover sickness or annual leave. A Spare is surplus staff usually loaned out to another office.