A320rider....
and how are we supposed to get any kind of job if we don't get our IR revalidated each year? I very much doubt there would be an interview, let alone a job offer, without some proof that we're up to scratch, dedicated or consistent with any sort of training!
If you're so very very very smart the surely you'd realise that maintaining your training at the highest level is an indicator to how someone will perform in a flight deck, if you only revalidate your licence because you have a job offer then i very very very much hope i don't sit next to you up front!
This industry does not need people who take their role and responsibilities for granted, we are there to make sure the aircraft, and the passengers have a safe flight. If that means spending a lot of money each year to keep myself in check then it's a price i'm more than willing to pay. I hope you, one day, feel the same.