WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon

How to identify your Layoff probability

  1. Most lowest, low to Mid ratings (identified by your manager)

  2. High TC β€” if you are in the same level for a long time (> 3 years) and your TC is reaching the top of that band.

  3. High initial stock grant (possible by great offer negotiation skills) and you are approximately in the 2nd or 3rd year (when you got the most pay)

  4. those who get retention offer in the past and your TC is L + 1 but not performing at L+1. Time to cut the cost.

  5. Coasters: if your manager carefully Evalates your criticality and concluded you are easily replaceable

  6. People who consistently complaining their teams are too busy too much pressure too bad WLB are in danger too.

How to minimize your chance of being laid off

  1. Tell your manager you don’t need any tc increase,or tc is not your career goal

2 tell your manager you are willing to work hard and have no complaints. If you took 2 ppl work, no one will choose to let you go!

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PeppyBoba
PeppyBoba
Student15mo

asked and got 37% increment. 0% chance of layoff. work only 6hrs a day.

have some self respect. I'd rather be laid off than do these shitty points. gross.

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

Unless you are in India Parliament or in GenAI, every shit company, role , level can be impacted by AI or it’s derivatives.

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

Let us know your company & role, will let you know your chances of layoffs.

PrancingHamster
PrancingHamster
Oracle15mo

I kinda see where you are coming from but in short it feels like your solution is to lower your standards and work your ass off with your head down tho no?

I see the point to not over play your hand but I feel like just submitting yourself to the company as if they are your overlord just to avoid layoffs is a bad way of survival. I might as well consider to keep leet coding consistently irrespective of the layoff news to be ready for jumping ship for better career than not asking hikes or working 3 people's work. Maybe just a me problem?

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

Just for the time being or unless you become a SVP.

GroovyJellybean
GroovyJellybean

+1 Would rather jump the ship for better opportunity and culture instead of harming my self respect.

PerkyNoodle
PerkyNoodle
Gojek15mo
  • Be in good terms with your Manager. Usually the manager will be ordered to pick 1 or 2 random people from the team to layoff. Constantly pester him on Slack if we should expect any layoff or not.

  • Set google alerts for your company. Somehow the media gets info even before employees do. So set al alert for "your company name" and "layoff".

  • If you hear the word "restructure" in any of the meetings RUN. It's just an excuse for layoffs.

  • Watch out for meetings where all the stakeholders are pulled into.

At last, there is no certainty anywhere. So always keep your resume ready and keep applying on LinkedIn even if you don't want the job. Attend interviews and keep yourself sharp. Keep your expectations low from your employer so there won't be any surprises.

PeppyPenguin
PeppyPenguin

@MrRobot1992 I think one obvious sign is when you see meetings becoming more exclusive, private on calendar. Or when you see meetings with many people becoming more closer group discussions.

BubblyJellybean
BubblyJellybean

I used to do 4 PPL work, I was laid off, because I didn't get along with my Manager's best friend in the company.

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

Well this is premium case of undervalue:

If you work equal of 4, either you at lower level than required or company is really going through crisis.

Also, remember Manager enemies enemy is your true friend.

BubblyJellybean
BubblyJellybean

They did 3 rounds of layoffs

BouncyPancake
BouncyPancake

Nice try, Narayan Murthy

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

Pls forgive me guys, what do you want more from me. Stop making my memes🀣

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SillyPenguin
SillyPenguin

7 step plan to get a promotion in your company, make a lot of money in the procoess and being the one who lays instead of being laid off. πŸ˜‡

Step 1 - Resign Step 2 - find a problem your company uses a "really costly SaaS solution" for Step 3 - Create a cheaper alternative, customised to your company initially USING AI.
Step 4 - Raise a lot of money
Step 5 - Hire people Step 6 - Realise that the solution doesn't scale and hence be the one laying off instead of being laid off Step 7 - Join your company again at L7 level πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

GoofyBurrito
GoofyBurrito

Kuch bhi matlab

GoofyDonut
GoofyDonut

Big brain time!

GoofyWalrus
GoofyWalrus
IBM15mo

Does this applies to WIITCH as well?? 10yrs.. feels like underpaid (16 lac) , 3 yrs in the company..thought of asking for promotions....

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

This is basic logic, applies almost everywhere.

MagicalPretzel
MagicalPretzel

16lac for 10yoe is atrocious. You should definitely switch

DerpyBanana
DerpyBanana
IBM15mo

Matlab manager ki chaatni hai???? (Kaam bhi acha karna hai obviously)

SquishyPanda
SquishyPanda

Works well unless your manager is also in the firing list!

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

Executioner gets itself executed πŸͺ“

FuzzyBanana
FuzzyBanana

All the points are good . One critical element is if you are hired as part of the growth budget then the above points are invalid and youll be let go if the company's growth plan is frozen

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

Rehire is a typical process; not every recruiter & HM is comfortable for it.

WigglyRaccoon
WigglyRaccoon
Google15mo

Rehire is a typical process; not every recruiter & HM is comfortable for it.

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