Severance package questions if the worst happens...

Hang in there. It's completely understandable to be anxious with the current climate. From what I recall from previous rounds, the severance *was* generally tied to tenure, with a base number of weeks plus additional weeks per year of service. Health benefits were usually extended for a period, and outplacement services were offered, though the quality varied. Best advice is to keep an eye on official communications and perhaps discreetly review your current employment agreement and any company policies you can access. Document everything you can about your contributions, just in case.

Rumors are just rumors until something official drops. I've seen a lot of 'worst-case scenario' talk over the years at big companies, and often it doesn't materialize to the extent people fear. If it does, yes, there's usually *some* package, but don't bank on it being generous. My advice? Focus on what you can control: keep your resume sharp, network proactively outside the company, and build up your emergency fund. Relying solely on what a company might offer in a crisis is a risky game. Hope for the best, but prepare for mediocrity on their end.