Recently, some of my peers were suddenly called into a meeting and told their jobs no longer exist. No advance notice was provided to allow them to look for other opportunities within the company. They were immediately escorted out the door, like criminals, and could not even go back to their desk to pick up their jacket and other personal items. Of the 12 people laid off that day, they claimed it was based on job title, however at least 5 of them were 60 years old or older.