Proactive Career Moves to Overcome Layoffs & Job Loss w/Sergio Patterson

A wave of layoffs has swept across American businesses in 2022. Tech companies as big as Netflix, Meta, Twitter, and Google have slashed their workforce this year, and the once invincible real estate market is also starting to show signs of weakness. 

 

Businesses fail, industries dry up, and market demands shift.  It's time to realize that putting your job security in the hands of your employer isn't the best choice. It's time to begin banking on yourself for job stability, regardless of the sector you work in or how secure your business appears to be right now. 

 

The first thing to keep in mind if your company announces layoffs is to remain calm. Although being laid off is traumatic, now is the time to focus on building your professional network and developing your skills. In today’s episode of The Free Retiree Show, get updated with the status of the current job market. Learn the best practices to be prepared for possible layoffs. 

 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Which companies will be downsizing
• How to be proactive and not reactive during layoffs
• Tips to rebound after losing your job
• Signs that your company may be slashing workers