So is it possible that Scaring Away Potential Applicants is the new, company baited Job Action, and we are once again falling into their trap?

I mean, they don't *really* want to reach a deal this week, they're just demonstrating good faith until they can hit us with another justifiable stall. There's been a lot of this recently, especially by first time posters like this.

I say be careful.

And now I'll remove my tin foil hat.