person A: It was such a streeful way to start the day_comma_ with no prior notice to the management change_comma_ and there firing.
person B: I've been there when a new company bought us out. How did you handle it? 
person A: We were giving the choice to stay or leave with severance package_comma_ I was so nervous and it was on the spot_comma_ I didnt know what to do at first.
person B: That sounds stressful. At least they offered severance.