I was let go in the fall of 2013 after almost 20 years with Pearson. I was based in the Columbus office, and worked in Production for all of career. Given the workflow redesign project, and our increased reliance on off shore vendors, my separation was not a surprise. I thought my severance package was fair, and as it had been 2 decades since I searched for a job, I welcomed the job search and placement assistance benefit. A week or so after I was let go, I contacted the Placement service to discuss how we could work together. They suggested that I come in person to meet with them, and gave me their address 455 Hutchinson Ave, which was in the same building where I worked for more a decade. When the elevator opened on the 6th floor - which as I recall was also occupied by some Pearson Marketing people, I was greeted by an Editorial Director who very rudely asked what I was doing in the office since as he put it- HEARD YOU GOT CANNED.... He believe when I told him that I had a legitimate reason to be there... He threatened to call security, got in the elevator and left....
Talk about kicking one when they are down.... That's the Pearson way
Oh, by the way, I heard shortly thereafter he was demoted, then left the company... What a jerk!