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I just found out my position will be eliminated at the end of April. Was working for the same company for about 20 years and to be honest, I feel lost in terms of what to do next. The thought of applying, interviewing or starting a new position is physically nauseating to me right now.

I have always been looking externally, but nothing seemed to ever pan out, so in addition to feeling lost, there is a component of feeling trapped as well.

My background is a little different where I am in the org psychology space, so this experience has been nice to see how I have been processing the information. So there is often time where journaling helps me process. Or reading posts like this and feeling not alone.

If anyone has any insight, or wants to connect, I would love that as well.

[throwaway5959]

I don’t have anything I can do to help you, but just wanted to say I’m sorry you’re going through that. 20 years is a great run. I’ve only been at my current place for four years and one of the reasons I stick around is how awful the interview process has become. I wish you well.

[fzzzy]

I know exactly how you feel when you say it is physically nauseating. Best of luck. Over time the aversion fades.