Recession session

I met Woody and Clare for a bite to eat and a chat. Tom was offered voluntary redundancy at the start of the month, said, “yes please,” two weeks ago, and found out today that he is one of the chosen volunteers. He’s planning on going back to uni in September with his payout. He’s in a pretty good situation. Especially compared to Max. Max is in the middle of his professional exams, and has been told that he can apply for a job in the London office if he wants to, but that his Manchester position is no longer viable. Lose your job, AND start again with becoming chartered. It’s worse still, Wallis – working in the same sector – hasn’t been given the flick by work. Max and Wallis live together. Will he go to London without her? I don’t know. Heavy stuff.