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I don't think leaving is that much more risky than staying since layoffs can happen to anyone at any time. If you're able to get a job offer, I wouldn't stay put out of fear of being laid off.
There are any number of ways to strategize about this, and any of them can turn out to be utterly wrong. Sometimes when layoffs hit it's the last people in the company who get laid off first. But there's no rule about that, and it often doesn't work that way. So being afraid to taking a new position only to be laid off is a legit fear, but it may not be the way things will work. I think if a great opportunity comes along, you might as well jump at it. Who knows, layoffs could hit where you are now and entire departments could be vaporized. If the trade war pushes the country into a recession anything could happen.
Layoffs used to be a last in, first out issue. I don’t see that as much anymore. They can come for anyone. If the new role puts you in a better position overall, that might be worth it. You can leverage it for something you do want even if you find yourself involuntarily searching.
Totally in the same spot right now. I’ve been keeping my resume warm but not actually applying much—just trying to watch the market and upskill while I wait it out.
The only certainty is that in sales absolutely nothing is certain. Make your best efforts and trust in the results. Always be developing next steps on where to work by taking people out to lunch or coffee. Don’t leave until you line up another role. Stagnation and no growth are red flags to staying there.