| Some things to think about: 1) You still have a job 2) The company is still in business 3) Just because there was a round of layoffs doesn’t mean there will be more 4) But of course there may 5) But that is always the case, your job is never totally secure 6) If you do not already have a backup plan in place, thank the stars for the headsup to get started on that 7) A plan is a good antidote for anxiety, and in this case may consist of: savings, ability to lower expenses if needed, building and maintaining a professional network, being interview ready 8) Making a decision is another good antidote for anxiety. Decide to stay or decide to leave. If you stay and get laid off, use your plan. I’m not sure I agree with the suggestion to quit and find another job simply because your company had layoffs. There is no guarantee the new place won’t have layoffs too. If you don’t already have a network, you have a perfect opportunity to start one here by reaching out to keep in touch with some of the laid off folks. |