Jake, I'm sorry that the economy's troubles have touched you like this. Years ago I found myself in the same position at age 38. I had 14 years with a company and at the end of my shift my supervisor called me into a room and without any warning handed me an actual pink slip. He said that he was sorry but I was caught up in a downsizing action and he stood up and walked out of the room and left me standing in a stupor looking at the slip. I felt devastated as I had a wife and 2 kids and a mortgage. I know you must be feeling at this time but if you persevere and do what you have to do to make it, you will make it and you will ultimately find yourself in a better position.