Call me crazy but could it potentially be good to get a job at a firm that is currently in the process of doing layoffs? I know the pay will not be nearly as good but I see a lot of potential positions in unimpacted areas that I could get into. Am I potentially falling into a trap or am I just overthinking it?

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Ask why the layoffs.

Financial issues? Stay away

Restructuring? Do you believe in their plan

Cost-out without a good reason? See financial issues

Leadership change? Then sure, but do research on the new regime first

And ask yourself if you’d be able to influence or see rounds coming in the new role. Finance may have advantages here.

Lastly, always optimize for the adventure, not the stability. If you love the role go for it anyway

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Appreciate the feedback!

Last in first out

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Sure in some cases. You want to plan on being an exception? It’s easier to layoff people who don’t have strong ties to the company.

That's an interesting strategy, the employment version of catching a falling knife. I'm not even sure it would be feasible, companies doing layoffs generally aren't hiring. Assuming they do have openings, however, it's possible the layoffs would be about restructuring, so you'd be coming in as part of a new direction. In that case, sure, it might make sense.

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