[Paul F]

Many who got laid off from telecommuncations in my neck of the woods had to switch careers. Most with many years in electronics and with degrees. Many went back to school. Some just found something new. One did go to school for resperatory therapy and is now employed. I don't know if he likes it. He doesn't sound thrilled about it, but he didn't have to move and has steady work.
Other career moves locally have been junior college teacher, meter reader, bus driver, survey technician, ATM machine repair person, Home Depot, history teacher, security systems design, start a pickle company, real estate. So, just about anything.