A company exists to make money. It is not a vehicle for comfort or compassion. It does not matter one bit how much effort you put into it, unless you have a mat

A company exists to make money. It is not a vehicle for comfort or compassion. It does not matter one bit how much effort you put into it, unless you have a material stake in it, it is simply a job. You always have a updated resume. You always reinvest in your skill set and network. And when there are rumblings in the press, you hit the payment ASAP to secure a new role elsewhere. Being naive to the nature of these things is foolish and immature. I'm not being harsh, just honest. Challenge every raise and every bonus you get to check your value. Leave on your terms, or make them pay to keep you. When you realize this, being laid off is a completely enjoyable experience. It means you can travel, work on your startup, and move on.