[no_wizard]

I work at a startup currently and am wondering if it’s time to start job hunting at the big companies because I worry about stability. There will be some flood of labor soon I can feel it in the air and I want to get in before that

[UncleOxidant]

Build up your emergency fund to at least 6 months of living expenses.

> There will be some flood of labor soon I can feel it in the air and I want to get in before that

I'm currently still getting several recruiter emails per day. I realize this could change quickly, but so far we're still very much in the talent aquisition and retention phase (in tech, anyway).

[senectus1]

>Build up your emergency fund to at least 6 months of living expenses.

If you're able to do this, you will not have a problem and shouldn't be concerned.

For most of us this is an absurdity. I can't imagine having enough emergency funds to survive on alone for 6 months.

[toomuchtodo]

Keep a robust emergency fund on hand, always be networking, just be prepared for the separation call. Low burn rate + emergency fund + unemployment insurance = safety net during a recession. If you have any health issues you’ve been putting off having addressed, do it now while you have insurance.

[nobodyandproud]

By unemployment insurance, do you mean state run unemployment?

Or are there reputable private insurers?

[toomuchtodo]

Yes, state unemployment systems.

[greymalik]

Big companies have layoffs.

[no_wizard]

Some also insulate really well especially with shorter recessions. Like Apple, or Shopify, or Microsoft. They are very insular in many ways

[QuarterReptile]

Without discounting the other good advice, it's unlikely that you'll be the one unable to find a job in a recession; that unpleasant distinction goes to people with low skills or education.

[gunfighthacksaw]

I’d argue that a startup which just got a major cash infusion is the best to ride out an imminent recession.

[_3u10]

It’s always the time to be job hunting. Stay hungry.