I'm 47 years old, and just got a call that I was laid off while traveling with my family. I feel like I'm about to completely break down. Any advice would mean a lot.
I'm 47 years old, married with 3 kids, and have a mortgage - the whole nine yards. After working for 15 years as an IT project manager, I got a call this morning that my position has been eliminated. I'm literally on vacation with my family right now.
The company is restructuring and my entire team was let go. They offered me a "bonus" to stay on for another 10 weeks to help with the handover to the people who will be taking over.
I know I should be grateful for the extra money, but I'm sitting here in my hotel room absolutely terrified. My wife's job doesn't pay much, so almost the entire financial burden is on my shoulders. Honestly, I feel like I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I'm so scared and have no idea what to do next. Any advice or perspective would be a great help.