I'm hoping there's an age discrimination investigation regarding these layoffs. Way, way, way too many older employees were affected for it to be a coincidence.
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Bring this to the attention of the media. Fox, NBC etc... You'll see how quickly tables turn.
@a2 - yes, 54 already puts you in a protected group in some geographies. but you can be 54 and still feel young and if you are healthy you are just good
The cuts were across all ages.
In my experience, I've observed what I can only describe as age discrimination at MS, but it's tough to prove. When I was laid off from my group a few years ago, HR included data in my severance package to demonstrate to me that younger folks were also laid off across the department. In my view, the firm's approach to layoffs, by categorizing them as part of a broader reduction in force, appears to obscure the disproportionate impact on older employees. That said, laying off some of your most productive and knowledgeable employees is truly a loss to the firm. However, it appears the general attitude from senior management is that they will get by just fine without you.
I am 54 is that old?
Maybe in your department, but they got rid on young people as well. You can speculate all you want, but I think upper management has thought this through. I know it su-ks. Relax and start to move on.