Hi Thanks for the replies. I had my interview today but to be honest I did not learn a lot more. I have a form to take to Assedic/ANPE if I wish to take up some form of retraining, I have 21 days to make the decision, but at 54 the thought of any form of training does not appeal. I was not told what I could expect in the way of a prime de depart but from what I can make out it will be one fifth of my gross monthly pay for each year worked. Not a great deal. I will keep you informed. Buster