But it seems to me this whole situation smacks of desperation rather than a rational process to address a critical situation.
Krusty mate, you're no clown.
That is my take on the situation too.
Actually it
breaks my heart because if TRex had approached this like mature adults I possibly could have settled there and had a 20+ year career with them. I could have even applied for the Albury base and been home every night!
Oh well... such is life.