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I've seen all sorts get laid off during downsizing. Doesn't matter about age, tenure, usefulness, etc. Full departments just get cut.

Thing that helped me most is diversification and conservatism.

Diversification: 1) wife has job in different industry, 2) my skills are applicable to different industries and especially different locations, 3) side projects make some money.

Conservatism: I only splurge on my main hobby and go cheap on everything else. I can cut my expenses down fast (house -> apartment; apartment -> live with family; car -> public transit).