Today I found out that 16 of my co-workers, some of whom I know personally and some I don’t, were laid off.  They were part of a 300-worldwide lay off.  I guess with the recession my company’s Wall Street investors were getting anxious, so upper management decided to lay off 2% of their employees to show the investor that the company is cutting costs and make them happy. :? I don’t really know how to describe how I feel.  I’m sad for my co-workers and friends, but at the same time, I’m thankful I wasn’t laid off.