it's like the elephant in the room; it's still there. are you really saying you don't understand the implications of a "renewable 5-year contract"? why not just hire everyone with the understanding it's a career without 5-year chunks? it may not be something you worry about today but the option is there to get rid of anyone who causes problems like, oh, say, union organizing.

i'm amazed that you guys either really don't get it or you think it's completely acceptable.