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18 Years Loyal Employee Getting Fired Tomorrow - What Now? 😭

Hey everyone, I'm literally shaking as I write this. After 18 years of dedicated service, I'm getting laid off tomorrow. I'm 42, and honestly feeling lost right now 💔 The worst part? My skills are so specialized to this company that I can't even take my client relationships elsewhere. It's like starting from absolute zero in my 40s, which terrifies me. I'm trying to stay positive - I've got some real estate investments and turned my spare property into an Airbnb that's doing okay. But going from a steady corporate salary to cleaning rental units? That's a reality check I wasn't ready for 😅 I keep thinking about all those years I chose work over everything else. Now what do I have to show for it? Has anyone been through something similar? How did you rebuild at this age? I really need some encouragement right now 🙏 #jobless #careerchange #midlifecrisis #JobCareer #Career