Althought a surprise-surprises like that go hand in hand with restoring. I'm sure you'll end up with something that makes you proud. My task force didn't look much different and I considered it "normal".
I too lost a job 10 years ago after 20 years at the job..same deal..the bottom line...I was 1/2 way thru building a house at the time. Hook up with an agency..Youll land on your feet. What do you do for a living?
Keith