Wilf was called into a meeting with his Director today and told (in no uncertain terms) to apply for the latest severance package. Wilf was rather shaken and by lunchtime and had to sit in the Civil Service Club for 96 minutes nursing a brandy balloon. I tried my best to comfort him but it's clear that his job has been cut from under him and as he's in such a specialised area [information architecture] it's likely that he'll not find a similar job in the public sector.
It hasn't been a great week to be honest, the council library nearest the Department is also due to close in September, which is very depressing because I love to read the latest best sellers whilst inhaling the scent of stale tramp. Joking aside, it's ridiculous how this Government is cutting essential things like libraries which are the liveblood of many a community. The Government say that they want to tackle key policies such as poverty and literacy, which are indelibly linked, but they go ahead and slash key services. I could start ranting on about the 'Big Society' but writing a public blog as a Government employee they'll send me to a remote part of North Wales and send a huge bouncy ball after me if I start revolting.
Rant over! It's my 41st birthday on Friday and Wilf and I have booked the day off to enjoy the delights of the metropolis.
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