Unemployed Thomas Cook staff are working for free to help customers after losing their jobs
THOMAS Cook staff are continuing to go to work despite losing their jobs as they try and help holidaymakers who have been affected by the travel firm's collapse.
A number of staff said they'd be working today even though they may not get paid.
The shock news of the 178-year-old tour operator going under has left 150,000 Brits stranded abroad.
It has also affected 21,000 members of staff including cabin crew and pilots.
Lucy, who worked for Thomas Cook, tweeted that she would still be going to work in spite of the news.
She wrote: "Officially unemployed. Devastated beyond words.
"Even after us ceasing trading, I will be at my branch at 9am to help my customers with any questions."
Many social media users praised her actions, calling it "admirable" and "dedicated".
Others called her "pure gold" after she explained that she knew the branch would be closed, but she would be "standing outside ready to help my customers as much as I can".
Another Thomas Cook staff member tweeted: "Sad times today, my thoughts are with all Thomas Cook employees.
"I’m in resort today and have so much respect for our rep who came in to help customers even though technically she has no job and no way home herself."
A woman added: "My son works for Thomas Cook, they have not provided staff with any more info.
"He has gone in today to try and help, knowing full well he is likely to be unemployed tomorrow. The workers are not at fault."
, who was a flight attendant for Thomas Cook, "looked after passengers last night knowing [she was] not getting paid".
Thomas Cook staff were left in floods of tears after arriving at the company headquarters this morning.
Approximately 21,000 members of staff, including 9,000 people in the UK, have been left unemployed since the firm's collapse last night.
One of the final Thomas Cook flights saw passengers praise "dedicated" staff on board as crew wish the airline good luck,
A video shows everyone on the flight giving a thumbs up to the crew and company.
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Some Thomas Cook branches have remained closed, with worried customers heading to the stores only to find no one there.
Thomas Cook memorabilia is already being sold on eBay just hours after the tour operator announced it's closure.
Safety manuals and "used" sick bags are selling for up to £20 on the auction website.