Stab a little quicker...
GoNorth,
He wasn't asking for an appraisal of his experience, I think he was just making a remark/observation based on a RUMOUR heard.
Perhaps more relevant in this case cause the company concerned has been established up there for a very long time and looks to be closer than ever to falling to its knees.
520.
*awaiting knife in my back and substantial abuse for responding in a counterargumentative yet logical manner*