It's a hot topic. But it's no longer a rarity. Business changes and demands changes. Work style and work expectation change everyday.
If you are near to retirement and already work on the same company for more than 20 yrs ask if you have changed your work style or thinking that length of service warrants recognition? Length of service is no longer equate to performance. Face it and upgrade ourselves so when we are RIF you are still in demand. If near retirement age just enjoy your new life.