Extensions: no more?

I had only started to man the extension request centre in July. And that's a quiet time. I was getting mentally ready to this is becoming very hectic when term started. But before term even did that, I got a message. Administrative staff were going  to take over this task. Before I had even properly started! I thought it was fab. I could think of nicer things than getting into the office and having to deal with 100 extension requests before you can start on your ‘normal’ work. So I got away so lightly!