The final countdown for Talk Talk workers

AS The Final Countdown blared around the call centre, staff at Talk Talk in Waterford yesterday gathered in huddles, chatting, reminiscing and looking towards an uncertain future.

Just 30 days after they were given the news by senior management that the support centre was to be closed down, with the loss of 575 jobs, employees turned up for work at Talk Talk for the last time yesterday morning and left for the last time yesterday afternoon.

There was laughter at the good times, as those remaining gathered after lunch for a few reflective speeches, and more than a few tears.