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How To Prepare For A Layoff
You may not be able to forestall a layoff. What you can do is plan ahead and be prepared as best you can
Why Leave Money On The Table? Negotiate On Total Compensation.
You have received an offer of employment. Great! The hard part of the job search has been completed. Don’t let down your guard, though. You have now moved into a very tricky part of the job search which can have an impact for years to come–the compensation negotiation. Not negotiating starting salary, especially early in your career, could cost you an estimated one million dollars over your working life. That is significant money! Raises on top of a higher base and bonuses based on a percentage of a higher base salary can significantly increase your earnings.
I've seen this same movie before. People panicked when PCs started popping up in offices (yes, I am that old). They thought it would result in many jobs being lost. Yes, some did, but it created even more.
And you know who did fine? The ones who stayed curious and were willing to try new things.
The secret isn't becoming technical. It's becoming adaptable.