Right, but I think projecting an opposing philosophy onto a rule that fits people for the most part is equally presumptuous. Talented people who are laid off could end up quite demoralized based on what you wrote, sealing their own fate as I pointed out such prophecies can do. I understand that you are trying to provide the other perspective, but you came off as almost apocalyptic. I don't think that sort of perspective is useful at all, except as a means to generate company in one's misery.