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[quote=Anonymous]This is my post from another thread:

I worked with someone who was at a sightly lower position than me, who outwardly appeared to be my BFF but behind my back was trash taking me, especially when I received a competitive industry award and a separate coveted Board position. I cut back my hours to deal with a critically ill spouse who eventually died fairly suddenly and she was promoted. I was just told, by her recently, that I am being terminated. Flimsy reasoning; wants me to tell my long term clients that I am retiring; I am only 50, as to not upset these clients who frequently tell me how much they appreciate me, and have the company look bad. Really struggling tonight after 15 years with what I thought was a successful career and still trying to process my spouse’s death, support my kids and now have to find a new job.

Any advice on how to frame this in interviews? I was told I am being terminated but have 6 months to wrap current projects and then leave. Am I eligible for unemployment even if I get severance? [/quote]

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