Some changes are being announced at work. Some reorganization and some layoffs. A few people that I worked with over the years will lose their jobs. Most of them have worked for 20+ years and are at a place where they are thinking of retiring soon. This gives them a great boost. The severance package is quite nice. A much better deal than if they had retired voluntarily. It is bad to see all the talent and expertise gone from the company but I am happy (jealous) for them.