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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sometimes layoffs are legitimate cutback and sometimes it's a way to get rid of under performers.
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DH has been laid off twice. His field is shrinking, so the jobs are few and far between. He's employed now, but he and everyone in his office feel nervous. He's over 50, so if he loses his job, it may be a while before he finds another one.

I think it's important to broaden your skill sets when you are young, and keep looking for new options and opportunities. DH does not want to do this. He wants to work in the same field, where the jobs just aren't there.

Sorry about your difficulties, OP. I feel your pain. We're anxious all the time about DH's job. We can't live on my PT salary, so don't know what we'll do if he gets laid off again. He's a hard worker, gets great reviews, and is paid reasonably well, but that's actually a liability. He's expensive, and can easily be replaced by inexperienced 20 somethings. They don't be able to do the job he does, but the bean-counters don't care.

It's a scary time for us. [/quote]

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