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I had something similar happen to me in 2003, a job I had been at for 13 years suddenly was gone. The severance package was okay however I didn't know anything about taxes and Uncle Sam got about half of it. Finding work at 45 was a lot harder than at 30. Companies don't look at you the same way even though you have lots of experience. a mortgage, insurance, taxes and living expenses will eat up savings fast.
Don't wait on the unemployment benefits; I went through my savings and by the time I filed, I was denied because I had not recent work history. Don't let your pride get in the way of what you have paid for.
I eventually took a job paying less than half of what I was earning previously. Just get your foot in the door and show them what you can do for them. An opportunity will present itself.
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