I’m feeling really anxious about my job security as my company is in the midst of an acquisition that’s set to close in about six weeks. I’m currently an accountant and if I make it through the transaction, I’m expecting around $20K in severance. However, my manager's behavior has changed drastically, and I can't shake the feeling that I might get fired before the acquisition closes. I admit I haven’t been at my best lately due to stress, and I’ve made a few mistakes that she has caught. But up until recently, my performance was solid. Now, she’s been short with me, avoids my questions, and doesn’t respond to my emails like she used to. Last week during revenue close, my manager disappeared for hours without informing me and left me waiting for approvals I needed to finish my work. I even offered to work on my day off to get things done, but she never replied and ended up completing the close herself. This situation has left me feeling like she either doesn’t trust me anymore or is actively trying to push me out. With the acquisition looming, I’m paranoid they might fire me to save on severance costs. I’m reaching out to see if anyone has been in a similar situation—especially during an acquisition— and what I should do to protect myself in these next few weeks. How bad is it for my accounting career if I get fired? I have solid experience but I’m terrified of explaining a termination in future interviews. Plus, how do you mentally cope after being fired? It feels overwhelming right now, even though I know people do recover and move on.