Got the dreaded "Coming to discuss the way forward" email from out HR manager today. Translated into non-HR speak Due to government funding cutbacks my job is officially ending at the end of next month.

As previously stated (about a month ago) we knew this was coming, but facing unemployment in 5 weeks in the current job climate is not something I can really do - to old and experienced to live on a Government handout while trawling the streets for a menial job - Ho-Hum