“I’m sorry, but we have to let you go.”
“I have 10 more years to retirement! How am I going to find another job to fill the gap? That’s like asking me to go for a walk in space without a suit.”
“I really sympathize with your situation, but it wasn’t my decision to make. If it were up to me, you could stay here as long as you want. I wish you the best of luck.”
“Luck’s got nothing to do with it. Just remember I taught you everything you know… but I didn’t teach you everything *I* know.”