["A few years ago, my employer of 13 years shut their doors and we all were laid off. I would probably have stayed at that place my entire career if it hadn't closed.", 'That must have been devastating. Did it take you a long time to find a new position?', 'No, I worked at another place for a year or so, but it was terrible, so I left there and am now going to school for something better. So, it all has worked out well.']
I'm glad things have worked out in the end for you. Sometimes bad things happen for a reason.
A few years ago, my employer of 13 years shut their doors and we all were laid off. I would probably have stayed at that place my entire career if it hadn't closed.