AguaMan236's journey

I recently experienced a layoff at my company, where I worked on a product that is being phased out. Two weeks ago, we were informed that our jobs would be eliminated, but there was a possibility that another company acquiring our business might hire some of us. Yesterday, during a team meeting, we learned that five out of twelve team members had received offers from the new company, while the remaining seven of us, including myself, are set to be laid off in January. What really upset me was the way the layoff was communicated. We were all notified at once in a meeting with our cameras on, in front of colleagues and managers who had already been hired by the new company. Our director, who was also hired, delivered the news while visibly emotional, which felt incredibly humiliating. I believe we deserved a more respectful, private conversation rather than being told in such a public manner. I’m grappling with whether I should address my feelings about this with my manager or director. Am I justified in feeling angry about how this was handled? I’ve received mixed feedback from others, with some suggesting I should just move on and focus on my job search instead.

I just learned that I'm getting laid off, but there's no set end date yet. My division is shutting down, and while our business is being acquired by a competitor, they aren't automatically taking us along. We were told to stop all work immediately, which feels surreal since we're still technically employed. The acquiring company has shown some interest in hiring some of us, but there’s no clarity on how many positions they will offer or when that might happen. Right now, I’m in a tough spot. I could stay put and hope for an offer from the acquiring company, which I would prefer since I like my current job and have heard good things about the new company. However, there's a real chance that I could be waiting indefinitely without any guarantee of an offer. Alternatively, I could look for other roles within my current company, but there aren’t many appealing options available, and I’d risk disqualifying myself from a potential offer from the acquirer. The last option is to apply for jobs externally, but I worry about losing my current benefits and salary, which I believe is above market rate. I’m feeling a lot of pressure to make a decision, and I’m not sure what the best course of action is. Should I start applying for new jobs now, or hold out for the potential offer from the acquiring company?