You have my condolences, I lost my job in July. This downsizing thing seems to be catching on. Well at 49, not a lot of folks are interested in hiring you. I have not been feeling sorry for myself, I have put out over 300 resumes, no interviews have occured yet.
I have watched a lot of other folks lose their jobs and have economic setbacks this year. Housing is going down, foreclosures are going up, things are not really looking too promising for the short term.
I am confidant that things will improve, and we will learn to adapt and overcome our hardships...