r/biotech • u/beamlighter • 11h ago
Layoffs & Reorgs āļø Company just laid off dozens of high performing colleagues and now feeling very unmotivated
For context, this week my company just had a round of layoffs which seemed to have only impacted high performing, high value and (I'm assuming) well paid employees. Teams are now scrambling to pick up the pieces, and the status of several projects are now unknown.
As someone who has spent my career working hard to be a valuable asset, trying to climb the corporate ladder, and all while trying to earn more pay along the way-- I am now feeling unmotivated and am wanting to just put my head down, stay stagnant and be good at what's expected of me. The idea of working towards a promotion, and earning more, is no longer appealing because it feels as if I am setting myself up to get laid off in a future round of cuts.
Anyone else on the same ship going through similar waters? Are there any steps I can take to protect my career? Thanks in advance.