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28 yrs at jo, position eliminated. 55 yr old female feeling scared.

My wife’s job of almost 30 years ($100k/yr, management at a non-profit) was eliminated. She was offered a modest severance that we are going to review with an attorney. My wife is scared, can’t sleep, and afraid we’re going to lose everything (I make mid five-figures). She’s also feeling she’s now worthless in the job market (NYC). She thinks nobody is going to want a 55 year old woman. I think we’re going to be okay but am not sure what to do next. Advice about finances, job search, and addressing depression following job loss is welcome.


My wife’s job of almost 30 years ($100k/yr, management at a non-profit) was eliminated. She was offered a modest severance that we are going to review with an attorney. My wife is scared, can’t sleep, and afraid we’re going to lose everything (I make mid five-figures). She’s also feeling she’s now worthless in the job market (NYC). She thinks nobody is going to want a 55 year old woman. I think we’re going to be okay but am not sure what to do next. Advice about finances, job search, and addressing depression following job loss is welcome.

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