That's a strategy even when you have a secured job , you can have a nice job and still losing skills.
To not lose skills you need to do something that you love not something you are obliged to do. Most of our IT guys working at Symantec when you talk to them you feel , that these guys were obliged to be in IT because of money and that's it.
So its not because of BC or what so ever , Bone up skills is the responsibility of each person not because of certain situation. I remember a decade ago when Symantec was still ROCK , i was studying and certifying my self. Of course , have a plan B or whatever you call it if that makes you feel safer. Good luck All !!