Discussion: Job Security, Acquisitions, and Navigating a Tumultuous Job Market

A roomful of technical communicators is seldom at a loss for ideas or opinions, and that goes for a Zoom-roomful as well. So join us for a lively and wide-ranging exploration.
Relevant articles

• Tech Layoffs Shock Young Workers. The Older People? Not So Much. - NY Times
• Google, Microsoft, Amazon and other tech companies have laid off more than 70,000 employees in the last year - CNBC
• Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders - CBS News
• Tech Layoffs: U.S. Companies That Have Cut Jobs In 2022 and 2023 - Crunchbase

Discussion questions
Is there anyone who’d like to share layoff experiences?

• Were there organizational signs at your company, or were you surprised?
• What are ways to prepare in case it happens?
• How do you market yourself post-layoff as you applied to positions?
• What did you learn along they way?

Are there trends as to what industries are hardest hit by layoffs? Are some more stable than others?
How do you make your value visible in an organization?
How can you use layoffs to pivot your career to a new industry or type of tech comm work?

We look forward to seeing you.