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There is no such thing as Job Security. If Job security is an argument why you're not quitting to freelance or do your own thing. Then... I am not sure what to
by seivan 14y ago
There is no such thing as Job Security. If Job security is an argument why you're not quitting to freelance or do your own thing. Then... I am not sure what to say.
- meric 14y agoJob Security is savings in your bank account allowing you to find another job. :)
- coldtea 14y agoThen ... you don't have a family or children.
- seivan 14y agoYou're right, I don't. But it feels like most places who use job security as an argument are pretty much lying.
- coldtea 14y agoNowadays more so, but back in the day it was a more stable job environment. That said, while nothing is 100% certain, there are jobs and companies that are more stable than others. Even in trendy companies, not just IBM-style monoliths. You don't often here about massive layoffs at Apple or Google, do you?
- seivan 14y agoIBM is probably not a good example as they are constantly laying off Americans in favour for cheaper HB1 abusable indians.
- cookiecaper 14y agoIt's never absolutely guaranteed, but it's not like it's some phantom principle. With a bit of awareness, in most cases, you should be able to predict the likelihood that your position at your present employer will continue to exist (and the likelihood that your employer will continue to allow you to fill it).
- danesparza 14y agoSpeak for yourself. I have 2 teenage daughters, healthy savings, and I'm under 40. It takes discipline and a plan. Dave Ramsey ( http://www.daveramsey.com http://www.daveramsey.com ) helps as well.
- RobAley 14y agoI have two toddlers, a third on the way, and no savings. I have discipline and had a plan (and had savings). The plan went wrong. For the time being I do have job security and it is what I need at this stage in my life. That will change (hopefully), but the 9-5 is a godsend right now. Plans and discipline don't have guaranteed "security" either, so beware.