[mooreds]

> Because you've survived 3 layoffs. So you are either a good employee, in a division that is doing relatively well, or both.

I should emphasize that if someone is laid off, that doesn't mean they aren't a good employee. Sometimes layoffs just happen and you're in the wrong place at the wrong time. Strategies shift or priorities change.

[amerkhalid]

This is such an important point that most of the people don't get. For example, at one of my friend's company that hired a lot during pandemic and then did massive layoffs, the criteria to layoff was simple: Start with the newest hires in last 2 years (probably also highest paid). Then, if still need to fire more, layoff the lowest performing employees.