[phone at work]
me: hello, cal's anonymised workplace, this is cal
the government funding body: Hello yes we are calling about the invoice you sent us three weeks ago.
them: We won't be paying it.*
them: We know this thing has been happening for like 5 years but we've decided we aren't funding it any more.
me: ...is this likely to change at all?
them: No.*
them: Bye! Sucks to be you! :)
(*) direct quotes btw














