In the late 1990s, I was working as a technician for a large computer manufacturer. The atmosphere was tense, with constant whispers about a potential hostile takeover. At the time, I didn't fully grasp what that meant, but I could sense the unease in the office. My boss called me into his office one day and tried to reassure me, saying, "I want to assure you that you have a solid future with the company. We just don't know what that future is." That moment was a wake-up call for me. I realized that if even my boss was uncertain about the company's future, it was time to make a move. I had been considering relocating to another state, and that conversation pushed me to finally take action. I secured a new job in the state I wanted to move to, and just two months later, the company announced layoffs, letting go of everyone in my department. It was shocking to see so many talented engineers suddenly jobless, and it confirmed my decision to leave when I did.
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