After nearly 4 years at my job and less than 2 months away from the official finish date of my apprenticeship, they told me there's not enough work anymore and had to let me go. But happily I will still get signed off, get my trade papers and become a fully qualified tradesman, so it's not all that bad. Because I finished all the official training months ago the last few months of the 4 years is just a formality really. I have to say it wasn't a complete surprise, it had been very very quiet and less and less work was coming in over the last few months. Me and the other agency apprentice were let go today, being not directly employed by the company we worked at makes it easier to get the flick. Still with my level of knowledge in the area and being able to do pretty much any job they could throw at me, the boss didn't want me to go but had his orders from upstairs. The other toolmakers in the shop told me it doesn't matter how good you are or how much experience you have, you can still get the flick at any time, it's just the way it is.
It's not all doom and gloom, the agency I'm with says they will probably be able to find me somewhere else to go but I couldn't quite tell if that was just sweet talk to keep me happy
All in all I'm not too torn up about it, staying positive on the bright side I'm a free man! 
With a skilled trade behind me, glowing references and an award from last year I'm hoping I won't be out of work for long. Even if it means moving inter-state. For the time being though, I've got plenty of free time to work on Subarus and get the wagon well on its way to completion!
