I know it's a fact of life these days, but that's not helping my mental health one bit. I'm overstressed and it's affecting my overall health. How do others deal with this?
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Rice wine.
And Whisk-y.
Sometimes at the same time.
I do what I can to control what I can and I don't worry about what I can't. Controlling what I can means becoming a valuable member of my team, live well below my means, and save money like there's no tomorrow.
When the next layoff comes around, I don't think I would be at risk, but ego aside, I'm in a good situation financially so I can weather a very long storm.
There is just saw much raw gaping passionate butt fu--ing going on in Intel
I don't believe OP ever worked for Intel.
you don't, you just realize that it might happen and operate BAU until it does. if you're that concerned, make sure to stock up the emergency fund and remember you don't have to accept the first severance offer.
Cut any unnecessary expenses you might have. Reduce debt. Build up an emergency fund (the older you are, the bigger it needs to be). Keep researching other companies. If your house has equity built up, consider refinancing so that required monthly fee is lower (you can continue making the larger payments, but switch to the lower minimum if you get laid off). All these things helped me while I was waiting for the inevitable.
TSMC needs lots of people. Just saying.
Using weed to handle your problems is the same as burying your head in the sand.
Take action, don't ignore problems.
Why would you ever stay at Intel. Less than 10 years ago when they were practically printing money, they were also underpaying their rockstar engineers and scientists. Most (practiacally all) of them have left for other companies like Apple and Nvidia. Corporate services and Operations type jobs must have a lot of sway to be demanding equal pay 🤣 It wasn't that good to be a critical employee when Intek was doing well. Why would that change following any realistic turnaround?
I see the Question Troll is starting to get worried about something.
We work for a different company with better financials.