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OP, prepare for the worst but hope for the best. And don’t spend your energy/health on something that could “potentially” happen.
You’re a smart, capable human with critical thinking skills. If you haven’t already, review your spending/budget and cut costs drastically so you can build a 3-7 month emergency fund. If you are laid off, there’s usually a lay off fund they will give and/or unemployment which you are owed (due to the taxes you paid) in these situations. That will give you an additional buffer of 3-6 months depending on your spending.
Do your best work, form good relationships and build your net work, and it’ll all fall into place. Don’t let your pessimism cloud your ability to function or prevent others from seeing the best version of you.
Thanks for this—wise words. Luckily I am a planner so I am as financially prepared as I can be.
I think therapy previously helped a little with coping with the trauma but something unstable has happened in every position since my initial lay off as a new hire and it felt completely destabilizing. It took me 9 months to pivot and it was to a terrible environment. And 6 months to pivot again after. All surprising given my credentials maybe.
This time I’m more prepared since I’m constantly applying and have an offer already but unfortunately it’s the pessimism that made me aware of the signs. I actually think I’m at my core an idealist. Unstable environments and roles don’t always care about good work though.
It sucks but I can’t really see there being some magical office where toxic people don’t exist which sucks. You should look and get into stoicism. There are some things and people you can never control. Learning to accept that will make you way happier and give you energy to focus on the things that matter in your life, family, relationships.
The first 5 years of my career I was working for toxic bosses so I completely hear you on the PTSD. If it is that bad, go talk to a therapist. It helped me tons.
But ultimately, I did come to the realization that most people in leadership positions hardly lead with empathy. If you work for leaders that do, then stick with them.
“At the end of the day even the nice ones will look out for themselves”…
While this may be true, you also have the opportunity to look out for yourself. You got a new job and you can always get another one.
Try to reframe things you think about. Prioritize your health first above everything including your mental health. Get to that therapist.