Does anyone feel like their company is immune to layoffs right now or at least well positioned to protect talent? I’ve been interviewing for a new job, but I’m keenly aware of the fact that many companies will have staff reductions. I’m so eager for something new, but am frustrated that my timing couldn’t be worse. Should I just stay put for a while?

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Live your life. If they’re hiring right now they’ve VERY likely done the math and have the need. No guarantees your current job won’t can you just the same. Oh and STOP listening to all the recession talk in the media.

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That's a difficult predicament. You can try doing an honest analysis of which industries are going t be most affected by a downturn in the economy and then avoid any firms that have those industries as their main clients.

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Fellow Starcommer here- have you thought about talking to your manager about switching roles? We want to retain talent in the agency even if it means moving to another team. Potentially there is a better fit in a different client or in different practice. Just a thought. I did this several years ago personally. I had an honest conversation with my manager about the role, my skill set and my interests and we were able to find a better fit. Could work to give you a new experience without totally jumping ship.

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16 😉 Not looking at other agency roles. I am considering a tech company, which is risky. I am going to keep parallel pathing and just have faith that I’ll make a decision that is either 1) the perfect opportunity or 2) the perfect learning. I do have my eyes on a Starcom role that may pan out.

What industry? If it's something like pharma, then you should be golden. If it's more luxury/disposable income type stuff, then I'd stay put.

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