But, he said, officers would no longer be able to anticipate pay increases or better assignments because they have important friends.

She always thought she should be getting better assignments.

How often, in the last year, had he tried to argue for better assignments, only to have the old man head him off at the pass?

Not that we deserted or anything, but I'dreally prefer a better assignment this time than being on the front lines.

Not that you'll get one now, but I always thought you merited a better assignment.

There are assignments, the better to focus the writers, though any and all writing is fine.

If nothing else, it would surely be a better assignment than being "banished" to some faraway corner of the galaxy.

The smaller ones always get the better assignments.

For example, he said, black officers have received better assignments and more promotions under the Commissioner.

He smiled at the prospects of a promotion and a better assignment as a reward for his work here.