Ouch! That bl**dy well hurts......
This, sadly, is now our position on the great socio-economic pyramid.
Older ones may remember when we were in socio-economic group 1.
Now have a look to see how far we have slipped down the scale. Not long to go 'til we reach the bottom.
This is from the Government's website - sorry, can't remember the URL.
3. Associate professional or technical occupation (Science and engineering technicians, draughtspersons and building inspectors, IT operations and support technicians; nurses, paramedics, dispensing opticians, pharmaceutical dispensers, and medical and dental technicians; therapists; youth and community workers, housing and welfare officers; Officers in the police (sergeant and below), fire service (leading fire officer and below), and prison service (below principal officer); artists and authors; graphic, product and clothing designers; media associate professionals; sports and fitness occupations; Air traffic controllers, pilots and train drivers; public service, legal, business, finance, sales and marketing associate professionals; conservation and environmental protection officers; personnel and industrial relations officers, careers advisers, statutory examiners, occupational hygienists, and health and safety officers).
My apologies if this observation does not belong here. Feel free to relocate it!