That kind of sucks

I've worked for the same large company for a very long time - like in the quarter century club long.  It was recently named one of the best places to work.  The quarter results were great and the ceo was doing a victory dance and even said there were no layoffs planned. 

And then, seemingly out of the blue, I got a meeting notification from my boss who told me I was being let go.  My department had recently merged with another one, and my staff position was eliminated.  It was especially odd because someone else who merged in with us, and had a similar job, just left the company.  So in a way two jobs were eliminated, I think. 

Now my boss and I had our issues, which I don't want to dwell on.  I can't imagine that she wasn't involved in the decision to let me go, but neither was it all her doing. Still, it felt personal because I haven't heard about anyone else being "displaced."

I have 30 days to find another job, or I take the decent severance package and look elsewhere. It sucks to be in this position.  Maybe something good comes along, or maybe this is a blessing in disguise in a way.

But what I find a little wild is that in many ways I am persona non grata where my boss has very little to say to me (other than to hand off work) and her bosses completely ignore me. I'm just a number that they dealt with.  

Meanwhile, another member of the team that I'm on has to take leave for personal reasons.  I am sorry for her.  She announces it at a team meeting and tells everyone how great it is that the team is so supportive in taking her work on while she's out.  She says how great the company is in giving her this flexibility.  And goes on to thank the leadership for their concern and communicating with her directly and wishing her well.

Wow.  That was completely insulting, and in my face.  She doesn't know about my situation (why would I tell her?), but that stung.  The company is a great company to work for...until they decide that they don't want you.  Then, all bets are off.