That is something I think is morally wrong. If times really become hard and CX has to let go the last 200 guys who joined, that could possible be the end of their career, some may be just starting down the family road, have huge mortgage payments and family to support. If instead you look at the next 30 guys up for retirement, the saving to the company would be greater, they should by then have their lives sorted out, they will be financially secure, they only had 6 months left anyway. That is how it should be and if when I am in my 65th year and I am unfortunate enough to still be working for CX when they require redundancies I will put my hand up if it will save the jobs of 3-4 guys just starting out for another 6 months. Anything else is pretty selfish if you ask me.