Then this is actually good for you throughout the business cycle.

Before, when the company was worried about hiring too many during a growth spurt, they would underman seats so the inevitable slowdown wouldn't create an unmanageable overmanned situation. Now they can continually upgrade and hire without restraint to keep line averages in the low range and to prevent draft opportunities. Because draft and vacation buyback is expensive. When the downturn hits again 4a2b will be trotted out without hesitation. It's a win-win...for management.

Not permanent? Depends on how you look at it. I think we will see it again soon. Right after the next hiring cycle.