Been a victim of a layoff. Been a survivor of layoff. Please if you take anything out of this situation is understand that your life is important and work is simply exchange of time for money. Business say that are not a charity. Why would you donate extra time and sweat? What ever extra pittance they may or may not give in severance is always cents on the dollar of the extra effort. Business will lay you off regardless whether
- Sick/Dying -> so make sure to take sick days, paid time off and prioritize your own well being
- Maternity/Parental/Holiday -> so make sure you take your time off without any guilt - your little ones are little for only so long - enjoy that time and any time you are off
- Even if you worked after hours, weekends -> make sure you do work for time paid, professionally, nothing extra without immediate compensation
- To save money -> so fight for every raise and hype any little thing you to get compensation - not stupid stickers/certificates of appreciation - they don't pay for sh-t
Only worry about yourself. Your coworkers are your coworkers, nothing more. Very rarely you have friendships that last after your leave the company. No one on their death bed wishes they spent time
- Working more
- Got a bigger job title
- Praise/criticism related to job activities
Business is not charity. Treat it as such, don't donate any of yourself to it.