My department has been complaining to the big boss that we need more people. People have been retiring for years with barely one new hire per two empty positions. And now… I am in long term sick leave (protected) and shit is coming dooooown. Not enough people to cover all the projects. Multiple projects put on hold for the time being, others being roughly merged. People are pissed.

What do you mean I can't get by with a just-in-time workforce? I need a 100% deduction on my taxes (business and personal) or else I might faint!