This Episode is Cursed...and So is Your Loyalty

I didn't know romantic gestures were subject to a loyalty tax. Well, your man ain't gonna change, and neither is your company. Anyway...before we dive in, it wouldn't be Drinks After Work without the Drinks: Deb: Cutwater Pineapple Margarita Shannon: Strawberry Black Pepper Smash

 

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This time around, Shannon and Deborah dig into the "loyalty tax" — the cruel reality of what happens to workers who stay at the same company for 5+ years and get blindsided by sudden layoffs. They break down why nearly half of laid-off workers let their resumes go stale, why over half let their networks lapse, and why staying loyal to a company that sees you as an employee number is like staying with a boyfriend who's out at the bar while you're at home taking care of the kids. Plus, tipsy tips for protecting yourself: keep interviewing (even when you're not looking), document your wins on a personal device, invest in "quiet learning," and remember — convenient amnesia kicks in fast when it's time to make cuts.

 

Resources:

• Inc: The Cruel Loyalty Tax: Blindsiding Workers Who Stayed at Their Jobs for Years
• Drinks After Work Substack

 

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