[testing22321]

> It also helps me keep my job during layoffs because I can assure you the managers have noticed.

Sounds like you’re young and early in your career.

Wait till you’re part of a layoff where an entire division or arm of the company is axed in a 750 person headcount reduction.

Doesn’t matter how good you are, how many years of service you have or even if the CEO loves you. You’ll be out.

[ThrowawayR2]

It does matter because it's your network that gets you your next job and colleagues remember who was doing a good job and helping meet goals and those who didn't.

[testing22321]

We were talking about keeping a job, not finding a new one.