I got a promotion, a raise, and was told "we hope this will keep you here for the long haul"

I got a promotion, a raise, and was told "we hope this will keep you here for the long haul" 2 months later I got laid off When you join a company you're family, when they let you go it's just business. I was promised I had nothing to worry about, until the meeting invite was on the calendar. These scheduled family photos were taken 3 hours after the meeting Holding it together was hard That weekend we had a family birthday party and I felt like such a loser. Everyone there, had a job and could take care of their families. They weren't failures. A layoff has so little to do with you. The raises, the promises, the long haul talk, it means nothing when the business decision needs to be made It's ok to care about your job, but don't let it be your identity You, your family, your inner circle, that's who looks out for you. Prioritize them. Prioritize You.