I worked at a fairly small veterinary hospital for over two years. Great co-workers, great boss... just a great place to work. I was well liked, many people relied on me to get through their day, and I felt like a part of that family. Unfortunately, my position was eliminated due to the declining financial situation of the hospital (and the economy), and I was laid off. The worst part is that I was told in the middle of my shift, and had to leave right away without saying goodbye to anyone. It felt like my heart was ripped out of my chest. I'm not being allowed to come back and visit either. Now I know employers are not required to give two weeks notice when they lay someone off, but I would've expected nothing less from my boss. It's not like her to do something so cold and heartless. What on earth are some of the reasons why she would not give me a two week notice? I can only view this from an employee point of view, and need to understand it from an employer point of view.