history: I went to work one day and all the management had been fired to my surprise, we had the option to stay or leave with severance pay. It was such a streeful way to start the day_comma_ with no prior notice to the management change_comma_ and there firing. I've been there when a new company bought us out. How did you handle it? 
current: We were giving the choice to stay or leave with severance package, I was so nervous and it was on the spot, I didnt know what to do at first.
next: That sounds stressful. At least they offered severance.