In fact, I think that a strong subjective element is one of the best features on the TSN rank system. Rank is not just based on how skilled you are, it’s also a reflection of how much responsibility we entrust you with: ranking higher means more opportunities in charge of anything at all, serving as DO, postings… Even if you’re the very best at a station, if you’re not ready to take responsibility, if you fail to handle power properly, if your way around your underlings is detrimental instead of constructive, you will not be promoted. And that’s all subjective assesment.