Surviving 5 Layoffs
What my rollercoaster career taught me. Bonus tip # 8 is my favorite
Hey, fellow career adventurers,
I’m diving into the nitty-gritty of my journey through five layoffs since 2009. No sugar-coating, just the real deal on what I’ve learned about myself and the unpredictable world of corporate twists and turns.
Picture this — five layoffs in my career since ’09. Crazy, right? Let me spill the beans on the harsh truths and unexpected lessons that came my way.
1. We are just a number on the finance spreadsheet
In the corporate dance of five mass layoffs, a harsh reality surfaced: despite my years of dedication, hard work, and loyalty, to my company, I’m nothing more than a statistic.
It’s a bitter pill to swallow, but this early realization became my armor against setting unrealistic expectations.
Understanding that a single stroke of bad luck, a misstep by a manager, or an ill-fated decision could swiftly render me obsolete was a game-changer.
In the corporate realm, you’re not a valued team member; you’re merely a digit on a spreadsheet.
The stark truth is, they can discard you at will, fueled by reasons as diverse as cost…
