those that could get work and were good at their jobs left and those that were left were for want of a better word.....
When, as a Ch/Tech, I took advantage of a generous redundancy package in the '70's my boss bemoaned the fact that 'those with any get up and go, get up and go!.
Got a handshake and, 'best of luck' from Wg.Co. Admin. on my last day.
Enjoyed my time but good to start afresh in a new career whilst still relatively young.