Or could it be that they are working up to taking on another raft of agency techs, making them graft for a while, and then (just as they seem to be ... er, relaxing a bit) giving them the elbow?

Seriously, though Billy ... maybe the "plan" is to do more with less! smile

PS: we are all looking forward to seeing the vacancy advertised in due course!

If you don't inspect ... don't expect.