You mean someone who has posed a reasonable and simple question that you dont have an answer to? How bizarre.
Yes I was part of Thatchers Yoof. I had a great time. But this has zero to do with this. Its just the way they get paid.
And we have to compete with NY and others outside the EU for the best people (not me). Many of these people burn out so they look for the most brass they can get while they can get it.