Limp_Long8973's journey

I’m feeling increasingly uneasy about my job at my current company. Over the past three months, there have been several warning signs that layoffs might be on the horizon. We had an all-staff meeting where they announced a ‘restructure’ set to happen in January due to budget shortfalls. They opened the meeting with the phrase, ‘our intentions are not to lay off,’ which felt very ominous to me. Just a month ago, senior leadership stated there would be no buyouts, but now the CEO has sent out an email offering them. Additionally, our new VP sent out a vague message about how ‘change is uncomfortable’ and emphasized that they value the people who do the work, which feels like a red flag in the context of the upcoming changes. As a relatively new hire, I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve seen this scenario play out before, and it’s making me anxious. I’m considering starting to interview elsewhere, as I’ve been advised by others who have experienced similar situations. They say it’s better to be proactive and look for a new position while I still have a job. I’m starting to think that the layoffs could hit in January, and I want to be prepared just in case.