They're gonna sack 'im.

He's in for the conversation that goes "We know you'll understand but business is in recession and we pay you more than we pay the gels. You'll soon find another job meanwhile you can keep the car for a week etc"
AND He will be saying "But they have husbands and partners who bring in a wage. I have a wife and children" sob.
Either that or he will be being told which one of you girls to sack ~ after they have left the building like