I can understand that you are feeling deceived and let down by this person. What he did was really bad. I would probably feel exactly the same as you if I were in the same situation. The thing I hate most is people deceiving me or lying to me. Just one thing SImon, why should you hand in your notice? You didn't do anything bad, you didn't lie or deceive anyone. If anyone should be feeling bad right now it's P. He is the liar. He was probably seeking attention. Probably wanted people to stand by him. By saying he was ill he was sure that the people around him wouldn't leave him. Now his lies have turned against him. He will probably lose everyone who cared for him. What is a great shame is that maybe because of him you will not be able to trust others in the future.