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Mandemz-'s journey

Milestones, reflections, and progress updates connected as your layoff-to-next-step story unfolds.

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    Today, I found myself reflecting on job security in the corporate world. I'm in my early 30s and have spent the last decade working in various corporate roles. My first job ended in a hasty resignation due to a new executive who micromanaged and created a toxic environment. In hindsight, I should have let them fire me instead. Currently, I'm at a company where things were stable for a while, but recently, we've been facing a downturn. Next week, a new VP is joining my department, and while I'm not in a high-level role, the uncertainty is palpable. There's a nagging fear that the new VP might bring in their own team, which has made me question my job security. Reading about layoffs and the experiences of others has made me realize how precarious our positions can be. It’s hard to feel safe or make significant life decisions when companies can let you go at any moment. I’ve been considering a shift to the public sector for more stability and better work-life balance. This situation has motivated me to reassess my financial habits and career strategies. I think it’s crucial to save money, invest wisely, and always keep an eye out for new job opportunities. The impending changes have definitely sparked a desire in me to change my approach to work.

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    I'm currently working at a private equity-owned company and I've just learned that a new VP is joining our department next week to replace the old one. Although I don't report directly to this new VP, I can't help but feel anxious about the potential changes this might bring. This year has been challenging for our team, and I'm concerned that this transition could lead to layoffs. I'm a high performer and I lead monthly meetings that involve several VPs, but I'm still not high up in the corporate hierarchy. My manager reports directly to this new VP, which adds to my uncertainty. Should I be worried about job security during this transition? I’ve seen discussions online where some say a single VP change shouldn’t be a cause for alarm, especially for individual contributors like myself, but I also know that companies often look at salary when considering cuts. I’m trying to stay optimistic, but I can’t shake the feeling that I should prepare for the worst.

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