Early in his career, he weathered an unexpected layoff, and he says that everyone should expect at least one inopportune event like this in their careers. People would assume it was due to low performance, and it often became an obstacle to finding a new job. Not surprisingly, this serial layoff culture has led to the rise of the perennial passive job seeker. Unless you're incredibly lucky, you will experience at least one layoff or change in role that forces you to look for a new job. Make it a priority to create a financial safety net, and take a proactive approach to monitoring the job market.

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