[BRG75]

Let’s not spin this into a political “hit job”

I totally agree with not making it political; but, yes, it wasn't easy with 20% + inflation. However, you also have to remember that salary increases were very much government controlled.

I think it might have been called phase 1, 2, 3 & 4.

The long and short of it was as an employee (like me) you had no alternative other than to change your job (employer) in order to get a half decent pay rise.

As an employer, you had to restructure the business, to keep your skilled / experienced staff.

I was fortunate to benefit from the later.

Regards,
Mike