My org has gone through 3 rounds of layoffs that were widely communicated by leadership as workforce changes. So far I have not been affected, but should I take this as a sign to start looking elsewhere before my luck runs out or will the industry stabilize next year?

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I definitely would. I didn't see my layoff coming at all, and if I'd known prior to, I could've responded to the recruiters that reached out prior to.

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I would say start looking now just in case. My company is small but several teams restructured and laid off folks over the last year. Finally reached my department last month and my position was eliminated. I wish I would have been more serious about my job search before then.

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Look now. The only reason you wouldn't is if the layoffs came with a nice promotion and bonus for you. If it didnt that means your company is hurting.

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3 rounds of playoffs is pretty extensive… I can’t imagine them trimming to much more while still having an intact operation… but I’d honestly express your concerns with your direct report… to better understand the firms direction and your role in it…

But with the labor market as tight as it is, and companies having the luxury of being highly selective… it couldn’t hurt…

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Look if you’re worried. It doesn’t hurt. You’re never obligated to take an offer.

If you are a talented engineer you should be fine. AI should be a great opportunity for you.

That’s really stressful, even if you haven’t been impacted directly. After that many rounds, it’s hard not to wonder when the next shoe might drop. Personally, I’d probably start looking a bit just to have options, even while hoping things settle down.

You should start working on an exit plan, just in case. The job market is bad, of course, but getting serious about finding something else would be a good idea. And make sure you've got an emergency fund. If you are laid off you can collect unemployment, and that helps, but it won't replace your regular salary.

For IT/Engineering side, market is crunched, my organisation did silent layoffs from manager and above level, without notice period just asked to leave in 7 days, people on bench are not getting salaries and are asked to find a project and fit or leave immediately, so try to look for bew opportunities

There’s no harm in looking and seeing what’s out there!

I’m always looking. If you’re looking when you already need a new opportunity, you’re behind the curve.

That said, in the last two years something worth leaving for hasn’t come up.

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