I have reread your comment and I understand you're talking about a recession-type situation where people are being fired. In that context I agree that you need

I have reread your comment and I understand you're talking about a recession-type situation where people are being fired. In that context I agree that you need to make yourself competitive. I still draw the line at spending personal time doing work related tasks (or excessive overtime in general) - I'm not interested in it - but if one feels they need that edge to get (or keep) a job then I understand the argument. Another option is just accepting lower compensation. There are companies like Netflix and Tesla for very intelligent or hard working people, and other companies for less intelligent or less hard working people. Competition is the same at both levels because the former has fewer jobs and pays more. Yet another option is developing niche talent that nobody else has. Then you're not competing on the same playing field as everyone else.