I’m currently in a tense situation at my corporate tech job, anticipating a layoff within the next week or two. The company recently went through a private equity acquisition, and I've noticed some leadership changes that seem to signal trouble. Some leaders have already left, and while they claimed it was my choice, I know better—it's clear that the private equity firm is cleaning house and likely planning to cut staff soon. I’m feeling anxious and just waiting for the inevitable. I’ve been reading about how others were informed of their layoffs, and it seems like there are a few common scenarios. For instance, one person mentioned getting a meeting invite with their boss and HR, which immediately tipped them off that they were being let go. Another shared that they were called into a conference room and then escorted out, while others received calendar invites for routine meetings that turned out to be anything but. It’s unsettling to think about how this might unfold for me. I just hope that if it happens, I can bounce back as some others have—finding a better opportunity right as their severance ended. I’m bracing myself for whatever comes next.