Is anyone else feeling some survival’s guilt in this economy? I have so many incredibly talented friends, colleagues, and clients getting laid off, and it just really sucks that this is the current job market

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Nope. Feel awful for them, but I’m not rushing to volunteer to take their place

I too know of people who have lost jobs, but thankfully it hasn't hit us yet. So I'm not feeling legit survivor's guilt as it hasn't been a them or me scenario. I'm worried about the layoff contagion getting to us, but I'm not overwhelmed by anxiety at this point. I have been trying to bolster my emergency fund, that's the one practical thing I can do in this economy.

I used to work at an agency where most of the layoffs were in December. Those of us who survived got an end-of-year bonus. I definitely felt survivor’s guilt then. I felt blessed to still be working. Many of us would’ve given up the bonus if it kept a few more people working.

I haven’t been able to find a job yet. Could you please guide me or help me understand how I can find one?”

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