How did you get on at the conference?

Ohio Police.

Yeah, it was okay.

What do you mean?

Okay, it was great.

We met some new contacts and we won an award.

Best plastic innovation off the year for our imperial lemon.

Oh, that's wonderful.

I wish I had bean there.

Maybe next year, maybe.

Welcome back to the offices of tiptop Trading, where everyone's catching up on yesterday's good news.

But today it's bad news that everyone's going to hear following Paul chat with the big boss, Mr Socrates, But how bad is it?

Let's find out.

Morning, everyone.

Everything okay?

Yes.

Fine.

Weld of winning employee of the year.

I hope you can continue to be a great employee.

Excuse me.

Mm.

He sounded old.

What did he mean?

Probably just run out of biscuits.

It's obviously got something on his mind.

Dinis, could I have a word with you in my office, please?

Of course.

I'll bring my note pattern pain.

Shall I?

What's that all about, anyway?

Now we're alone.

I wanted to see what you're doing tonight.

Are you free?

Sorry, Tom.

I'm seeing Dave tonight.

His offer to fix something on my computer at home.

Oh, house, you know?

Oh, yes, I've worked here.

Why may?

Why now?

Denise, What's up?

Paul says he needs to move the furniture around and he has to let me go.

He says he can't afford me anymore.

That's terrible.

But where is he letting you go to and what fun?

Literacy, moving.

Know Anna, If someone says they're moving the furniture, they really mean they're restructuring or changing the business.

And if they say they have to let you go, it means they're sacking you.

Or, in other words, ending your job sacking you.

Oh, that is serious.

Denise, I'm really sorry to hear this.

Why?

I just don't want to move the furniture around, he says It's because of the tough economic situation.

My role is No, look, he did it.

Hey, that's not true.

You make a great cup of tea.

Jeannie's I've got goodbye to smash.

Pause.

Boardman's into tiny crumbs.

Calm down, Tom.

Now, Denise, when did Paul say you had to go?

He's giving me seven days notice.

Notice.

Period is an amount of time an employer must give an employee if they plan to terminate their employment.

I never thought I would be facing redundancy.

No.

Now, not at my age.

Returned and see.

Yes, if someone says they're facing redundancy, it's another way of saying they're losing their job.

I think Denise needs a shoulder to cry on.

Yes, Dinis G wants my shoulder to cry on.

Oh, thanks.

Ah, today's I've just made some tea.

Would you like a cup?

Oh, yes, please.

Here you go.

You know, Denise, you've got to think positively.

You'll get another job.

And let's face it, you didn't like working here anyway.

You always look so miserable.

I don't think Tom's attempts to cheer Dinis up are going to work.

Losing your job can be a traumatic experience.

It can come as a surprise and a shock.

Let's hear the phrase is Paul used to break the news to Dinis.

We've got to move the furniture around.

I'm afraid I've got to let you go.

I'm giving you seven days notice.

And here are some other expressions you may hear in connection with losing your job.

Facing redundancy, getting the sack, terminating your employment, leaving the company right.

Well, I might as well stop clearing out my desk.

Yeah, it's a real shame.

Any chance I could have your stapler?

You could be a bit more sympathetic.

Oh, right.

Uh, top.

Anna, Could I have a word in my office, please?

Oh, no.

This is it.

It's my turn to get the chop You but not need my stapler after all.

Crikey.

Things aren't looking good at tip top Trading.

Tom Manana getting that shop.

I mean, the sack.

Join us again next time on English at work.