he [Michael O'Leary] said it was to cover unforeseen events, suchlike as if a terrorist nuked Stansted and the whole base had to be moved !
aerobat the tone of your post suggests you believe him!!
Which raises some questions ...... have you actually talked to any of your colleagues who have experienced the things complained of? Or do you think some of us sit around making it all up? You also have some colleagues in Dublin who have received very public threats .... do you believe that they too are they too making it up?
The idea that you appear to believe the nonsense spoken by O'Leary is mind-boggling. I just loved this:
... even then, when there is a vacancy you will be allowed to return.
Really!! Like, it's an entitlement then!?