I have 15+ years of experience, in my late 30. I am just very anxious about layoffs. I always feel that I would be the first person to be laid off. Have very low self confidence. I keep on thinking that I am the dumbest. Have been here only for like 10 months so have not gotten any rating as yet. Before this I was other tech company and used to get good ratings. But these days I always feel my job will go and not sure what will happen to my wife and kids (wife works but still has the feeling). Unable to focus or sleep well because of this. I am citizen of US so I know I should not worry so much. Have not been laid off so far in my career. Tc - $272K
Even if you get hit with layoff … since you are US Citizen it doesn’t matter … you have back up[wife] … you can find another one later …. If you can’t find similar job … you can go to Walmart and work … why do you even think about this …. Enjoy what you have
This is why I don’t like tech and want to go into nursing
That can be a thankless career. Just look at what nurses and other medical workers had to deal with during the pandemic.
Nowadays software is used to create antibiotics, but no one thanks the SWE for their antibiotic do they? Nowadays planes fly in autopilot, but when the plane lands no one thanks the SWE at Boeing do they? Nope they thank the pilot/nurse
Save money and always be prepared for worse. These are bad times, if you are new to amazon, you will be good candidate to go first if you don't catch up, but nobody is safe, they are also known for letting people go before 4th year so their stocks don't vest
Are you worried about having your worth invalidated? If it is just financial then you can just keep one year of expenses in savings.
Thanks. Worried about finances and how would the society see me if I get laid off. Social pressure will be unbearable I believe.
Finances can be prepared for. But you must not let the world define your worth. BTW, I know people who would get a better job with better pay with every layoff. With severances, they even come out ahead.
Whats your net worth and savings. Since wife works and you have worked for 15ish, I’m guessing decent.. also, kids are in public school so free ed for now.. i wouldnt worry too much in your shoes
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I’ve felt uncomfortable with my job security at Amazon since February. You are not alone. Their lack of clear communication from the top down is what is causing this.