No one is unaffected by the economic crisis - even vets

I was told by my partners at work this week that they were cutting my hours right back and they could only afford to have me consult on  Saturdays. As a part-time locum at the practice, I was the obvious person to cut back on and the dear old senior vet who has had his days cut down to 3 a week.

I felt really sad about it and couldn’t but take it personally at first, feeling as though I was not good enough for them to keep me during the week. They assured me that it is purely a financial decision, but I feel so much for people who have recently been made redundant. What a blow to ones’ confidence and obviously financially, what a life changing stress.

It sent a ripple of panic through the practice as each staff member I spoke to looked concerned and I could almost read the worry on their faces. Sadly, every aspect of businesses are being affected - even vets and sadly it has to be me this time!

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