I imagine that some of that will be going to pay posties more, and provide better services for them. Whilst I hope a good deal of the back office is automated,

I imagine that some of that will be going to pay posties more, and provide better services for them. Whilst I hope a good deal of the back office is automated, there is still a great deal of manual work. Modern employees have a much better standard of living, and benefits than those in 1840, and cost more.