[thisone]

yes, Surviving, Trauma, Shock, and Dismay.

I'll add Anger, Confusion, Fear, and Depression.

That's my experience at least. Not all acquisitions are rosy experiences for the employees. Sometimes employees get blindsided when they show up to work one day to be told the company has been sold.

[chris_wot]

Always be willing to move on. Never, ever take your job for granted!