What's up Doc?

Not a lot.

Quit my EPSRC funded PhD in chemistry in 2000 (end of 2nd year at a red brick uni) for a job in IT in the Investment Management industry for maybe 20-30x career earnings (compared a research career).

This country really doesn't like scientists very much. This cut will not be much help.

A beer for lost my 3rd year and "Dr" title.