๐ How to crush it among layoff rumors
4 strategies to secure your position and advance your career when things start feeling shaky
"Layoffs are coming."
Three words that can turn any confident UXer into a bundle of nerves.
Last week, my inbox was flooded with worried messages from my former design students across the industry.
But one really stood out:
"I've got a mortgage and two kids. I can't afford to lose this job. Help!"
Tough situation, right?
But let's skip the pity party and get down to business.
First things first โด
Are layoffs really on the horizon, or is it just office gossip gone wild?
Let's look at some signs โด
๐ฉ Red Flags (Uh-oh):
Sudden budget freezes or travel restrictions
Higher-ups leaving the company in quick succession
Unexpected all-hands meetings scheduled out of nowhere
Your usually talkative CEO is now tight-lipped about future plans
๐ False Alarms (youโre probably safe... for now):
Regular performance reviews (yes, even if they're more frequent)
Restructuring that actually makes sense for the business
Open discussions about company challenges
Continued investment in employee development
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