I know exactly how you feel. I was laid off in August 07 after 23 years with my newspaper. I'm the sole breadwinner and I was devastated at first. I was very lucky that I got a severance package that tided us over. Unemployment checks didn't even cover the mortgage. But, I had a new, much better job 5 months later. One thing you have going for you is that you've got a lot of warning -- I had to leave the building that day and no one in management thought to lay in a supply of boxes for all the layoffs.
It feels like your world ended, but I'm am so happy I got out when I did. Journalism is imploding and I got the last good job. Polish up your resume, hit the online job sites, and get ready for a new job. Hit up anyone you know at other companies. Find sites that post jobs in your field.
Good luck!
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Julia
I'm banded!
My will power is great ... the won't power needs work!
Preop diet started 9/29/08; lost 44.9 pounds. Banded 7/31/09. Surgery went peachy ... mmm, peaches.
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