Saulius by Pedro

Thanks for your comments.
The story was actually written about a year ago, before the 'Brexit' debate got underway. At the time I had a younger work colleague who was from Lithuania and who was the inspiration for some elements of the story, although I am not sure he would be amused if he knew! He is unlikely to have been in the UK looking for work if Lithuania was not in the EU.
When I looked over the story when it was posted here I did just wonder if the premise of Saulius being able to study in the UK would be overtaken by events, ie a vote for Brexit. The story might then become something of a dated curiosity.

My personal view is that we are damaged by the referendum whatever the outcome. Exit is likely to have serious economic consequences especially in the longer term, and to stay will mean that the rest of the EU will just turn round and say we have voted to stay so we must play by their rules and any concessions we might have gained will be swiftly removed, and new rules are likely to be formulated to put the UK at a disadvantage.