Wobble2plank...Good post.
I worked in a call centre which was closed nearly 5 years and then eventually got a job at a Regional Airport which had been recently outsourced with regards to ground handling.
All in all there were several 100 BA employees who had given years & years of good service who found themseves with life changing decisions to make.
Many other departments have taken the hit over the years and it would appear logical now that every department takes their share of the pain in order for us all to succeed.
My partner is crew so I take no joy in facing uncertain times & I also would say that the crew life would not be for me.