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Janet

In article >, says...
> > There has been a bloodbath in the oil industry except in one major
> > company where, to preserve jobs, everyone from the president down took a
> > paycut.
> > Graham
>
> I should also add that I am well past normal retirement age so the
> decision to wind down has been brought forward. It has been *very*
> difficult to adjust over the last year as most of the work was
> intellectually stimulating. I hate the inactivity but if any work does
> come in, I almost feel resentful at having to do it.
>

As the industry contracts you may find that companies still need your
level of skills and experience from time to time. When they no longer
have that expertise on the payroll, they have to bring in a private
consultant. Who can pick and choose short term advisory work and name
his price.

Janet UK