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This isn’t answering your question, but I thought worth mentioning based on the concerns in the comments.

One way to know if you might be getting laid off is when your 1:1s stop happening. Your manager might make excuses for skipping that week, then the next and the next. They also seem to have a change in personality.

Another way is if you feel the goal has changed and the new goal is ambiguous.

I’m currently drawing illustrations for a course to help employees navigate layoffs. It suggests ways to get visibility into what’s happening at the org, factors that impact lay off decisions, and how you can place yourself in a position of strength.

Basically get as much info as you can like an investor would about the company’s performance overall. Understand how your specific team impacts the bottom line. Make sure you’re performing well and it’s viewed that way. When it’s time for layoffs, your manager is looking for reasons to justify letting you go. When they have that lens on, anything can be misinterpreted.

If you feel you may be getting let go, it’s better for your mental health and your ability to get the next job, to leave on your own terms.



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