Another example from real life that the world has gone mad

[Caspin]

Yes the world has gone mad. Or perhaps it was always mad and we are only just noticing. It's because it's full of people. Personally I prefer trees.

It is ridiculous to essentially be penalised for obtaining relevant qualifications for your career. Ridiculous to get rid of trained, experienced staff. I've nothing against volunteering per se but we can't run everything that way. Paid jobs for people would be nice. If this is the Big Society then I would like to vote No.

Presumably it's cheaper overall to get rid of staff even if you are going to pay out their pension because you don't have to pay them for holiday/sick leave/other benefits.