I just found out an hour ago that my former manager and my co-worker, Cathy, were both laid off this morning. Though them getting laid off isn't a shock to me, it's still a big surprise. 50% of the people in our group were cut.

I'm not sure how Cathy is handling it. She is probably the most sensitive of all the people I've ever worked with... sensitive in a good way, for the most part. I worry about her. I'll try my best at cheerful words and encouragement, but I suck at condolences... especially when, in a small way, my job security has gone up now that she's lost her job... and I feel a little guilty for feeling relieved...

I am lucky this time. I am also grateful. If my former manager hadn't arranged for me to be working a contract through Sierra Atlantic, I'd most likely be out of a job right now too. His kids are already in college. Hopefully, he won't be so hard hit by this...