How budget cuts affect Harvard lives

Me: Are we really out of money?
PD (looks at me seriously): yes.
My heart skipped a beat, will this lead to a future pay cut?
Me: how bad?
PD (pauses for a second, and says in a grave tone): We don't have free coffee anymore.
Me: ....
PD: We used to have free coffee, tea, bagels, everything! It's a big life style change!