> You don't know how they will react, whether you'll be forced off interesting projects, put at the top of the layoff list, or similar. Yep, this has happened

> You don't know how they will react, whether you'll be forced off interesting projects, put at the top of the layoff list, or similar. Yep, this has happened to me. So if I'm unhappy, I usually just start sending my resume out. I never ask for anything (big) from my boss unless I have an offer in-hand.