If you let go of the fear of RIF, you are productive.
I lived with constant fear of RIF for almost 18 months. Three months ago, I started looking for jobs and went through a few interviews, I felt relieved.
I am yet to land with a job of equal or better pay in a stable company. However, just the validation of one's skills makes one apathetic to the discord at the company and regain self-confidence. BD keeps saying 'talent' and here they are bleeding talent!
Remember,
- Steve Jobs was fired. Jobs made comeback- so can you!
- Jamie Dimon was fired. Dimon made a comeback - so can you!
- Peter Hancock was fired and a year prior to that, he RIFed Seraina and half of the ELT. Seraina made a comeback with BD. So can you!
Upskill, interview, get out of here !