Money Losing a job in your 50s is especially tough. Here are 3 steps to take when layoffs happen February 15, 2019 Peter Dunn, Special to USA TODAY Comments Off on Losing a job in your 50s is especially tough. Here are 3 steps to take when layoffs happen Losing a job in your 50s is a devastating moment, especially if the job is connected to a long career ripe with upward mobility.