My company is going through layoffs and the environment has become toxic and I feel targeted honestly. My manager is not defending me and is avoiding me. I busted my butt off last year and I thought things were well and things shifted this year suddenly. I saw they are secretly recruiting for a junior designer. Listing isn’t anywhere but someone applying for the role reached out to me. Been trying to find a new role but can’t find anything right now. Think they’ll cut me. Please advise.

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I would get your resume and online portfolio ready and hope for the best.

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The writing is on the wall. Time to be pro-active: Get in touch with EVERYONE you know to let them know you’re looking. Update your book, resume, and LI profile. Your new job is looking for a job. (If you do get laid off, negotiate your severance and file for unemployment asap—for AFTER your severance lapses —. Unemployment is not a lot of $$, but it helps a bit) You’ve got this.

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When layoffs are coming it’s usually financial and not personal. Look out for yourself and get your portfolio together and start looking.

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Is this at Publicis?

This is the same thing that happened to me (and other seniors) last year. We have not been able to find a new full time. Hoping your luck is different than ours.
Move as quickly as you can. Its easier to get a new job while you have one. I wish I moved sooner.

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