I’ve learned the hard way that no role is ever really secure, so now I treat every job like it’s temporary, even this one. Just make sure to keep your resume current, learn new tools, pay down debt when you can, and talk to people outside Intel. The decisions about who stays and who goes are rarely personal. It feels like some spreadsheet decides it all, so the best thing you can do is stay prepared and never get too comfortable.
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It's like riding a motorcycle here, it's not if you're gonna go down it's just a matter of when. If you're single it's easier to roll the dice vs being a sole breadwinner in a family.
OP, why live in such fear? The turmoil you describe only exists in tech and finance. As the salaries go up so does the risk. If you want peaceful existence find a job outside of these areas. You will make less but will have a consistent life and you can focus on life and not your job. Most people go through life never having to worry about layoffs. They also don't have 3500+ sqft houses and multiple car payments and ... and........ stop spending and the rest of your life will fall in place.
@b3 this true for most people
Yea i work at intels pleasure, if they decide they no longer want my services, then there is not much i can do. If things get to where im bothered ill change jobs. All you can do is do your best, as most of us have zero influence or power on who stays and who goes.
Do the math and calculate your living expenses. You will see that any little disruption will destroy your livelihood.
I always assumed it was a matter of when not if I was going to be laid off.
Save and try to spend less
I always took the approach that if I lost my job at Intel can I still pay my bills. If you answer is No that means you're living beyond your means. I was able to retire from Intel after 30 years and pay off my house.