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by yjftsjthsd-h 2030 days ago
That doesn't seem like nearly enough detail; "do I have a job" is a poor predictor for "will I have a job in 6 months"
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That's only if you care about having the same job in 6 months. I could transfer. I could be laid off. Who knows.
What about then, "What am I doing to ensure I can have a job in 6 months?" That could cover a broad number of items: keeping your resume up to date, networking with peers in your industry and other teams, staying sharp with new skills in your field, etc.
Who says I'll want a job in six months? Maybe I'm tired of all the BS and want to live in a van down by the river.
Maybe uncharitable of me, but it seems like you are just trying to throw in some snark to the discussion rather than contribute anything useful about your perspective.

I for one would be interested to hear what you mean by your original comment, but it so far doesn't seem like you are that interested in explaining yourself.

I have become disillusioned by the company I work for, and the industry. After being screwed over and passed over for multiple years, I feel like there's no point in trying to climb the ladder. Why should I try to improve myself for the company's benefit, especially if I'm not going to be rewarded? For reference, I'm a midlevel who has filled the role of senior and even tech lead.
I think the real answer is to improve yourself for your own sake, and with luck those improvements will take you somewhere out of your company or even industry. This is similar to the concept of Scott Adams's Talent Stacking (see https://talentstacking.com/about/).