How rude to do it before the Holidays; goodness does that man not have a heart at least do it after the Holidays. I remember those warnings from my boss I was also thrown under the bus by people I considered good friends so I know the feeling of betrayal you are feeling. They also never listened to me either. My best advice apply to anything and get out of there before they do fire you. I wasn't smart enough to get out of dodge and getting fired sent me into a tailspin.