Well Raindance gave you some excellent advice. Especially on the don't add fuel to the rumor mill, that can be the worst thing. As she said be the listener, but don't fuel that fire if at all possible difuse.
I was in a very uncomfortable position of knowing ahead of a few layoffs when we did a restructuring a few years ago. You have to stay calm and trust in your management that they are doing what is right for the company. It was hard, but in the long run, it was in some cases for the better. We still have some issues that are continuing as a result of some of that restructure and some of it is bad, but it's Management's decision to make and they have to live with it, right or wrong.
I guess my best piece of advice is one day at a time. Try not to worry about what is out of your control. You can look for another position if that makes you feel any better or at peace knowing that you are doing something for you just in case. Believe me the rest of them usually do fall on their feet and probably in a better position than what they left. I know most of our staff did. Some of them I am still in touch with and I know they are in a better position, but they miss us, not so much the work and the job, but the people left behind.
You've got the right idea already, just stay calm and try to relax, and reward yourself once in a while for a perk, we sure did, and we still do once a week we go and do something special.
Hang in there, and I know it's not easy, but you'll get thru it. Positive vibes your way and cyber hugs. And by all means, if you need to vent stop by. I know I did.
Diamondlady
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