1. The Real Cause of Layoffs
The speaker explains: layoffs are frequently driven by whether a developer works on a high-priority project rather than their actual job performance or hours put in.
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0:42 · 16 June 2023
Do THIS If You Got Laid Off (Software Developers)
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2. Anti-Layoff Strategy
The speaker explains: to protect against layoffs, developers should ensure they work on projects that directly impact the company's revenue.
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Here is the biggest mistake software developers make after getting laid off. They assume it was their fault. Most developers think they weren't good enough. They didn't put enough hours or that their performance was than their colleagues. When in fact, the most critical factor in whether you will keep your job in these cases is not your job performance per se, but the kind of product you're working on.
It doesn't matter if you went above and beyond, if the company considers that the stuff you were working on, it's a low priority project. They will shut it down anyway. So here it's an anti-layoff tip for you. Make sure that the project you're working on directly impacts your company's revenue.